The High Court directed the trial court to schedule the matter for a date after May 20, as Patkar has challenged the trial court's decision to reject her request to introduce and examine an additional witness in her defamation case.
Social activist Medha Patkar has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging her conviction in a defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.
The case dates back to 2001, when Saxena accused Patkar of publishing defamatory statements about him.
The Saket District court on Wednesday dismissed social activist Medha Patkar's appeal against her conviction in the defamation case of 2001. The court has ordered her to appear physically for sentencing on April 8, 2025.
The Saket District Court dismissed Medha Patkar's appeal against her conviction in a defamation case filed by V K Saxena, Delhi's LG. Patkar, sentenced to 5 months' jail and Rs 10 lakhs fine, will appeal sentencing details.
Social activist Medha Patkar has challenged the trial court order not allowing her to examine Nandita Narrain as a witness in a defamation case against LG V K Saxena.
Delhi's Saket court on Tuesday rejected the plea moved by social activist Medha Patkar seeking permission to examine Nandita Narrain as an additional witness in a defamation case against LG V K Saxena.
Delhi's Saket court on Thursday reserved an order on the plea moved by social activist Medha Patkar seeking permission to examine Nandita Narrain as an additional witness in a defamation case against Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The counsel for LG Saxena strongly opposed the plea, sa
Delhi's Saket Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on an appeal filed by social activist Medha Patkar after hearing her counsel's part arguements. Patkar has challenged her conviction and sentence in a defamation case filed by the incumbent LG VK Saxena 24 years ago.
Incumbent LG VK Saxena filed a reply on Wednesday on the appeal filed by social activist Medha Patkar, saying the appeal is not maintainable and is liable to be dismissed as it was not signed by the appellant, Medha Patkar.
Additional Sessions Judge Vishal issued notice to LG VK Saxena and sought a reply. Advocate Gajinder Kumar accepted notice on behalf of Saxena. The matter has been listed for September 4.