New Delhi: Delhi government minister Parvesh Verma has challenged in a sessions court the decision to dismiss his criminal defamation complaint filed against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj. In the matter, the sessions court at Rouse Avenue has issued notice to Saurabh Bharadwaj and sought his response. The court has fixed November 28 for the next hearing.
In his revision petition, Parvesh Verma challenged the magistrate court’s order that had, on October 10, refused to take cognisance of his defamation complaint. The petition was heard in the court of Special Judge Ruby Neeraj Kumar.
Parvesh Verma had alleged that Saurabh Bharadwaj damaged his image by sharing some posts and videos on social media on May 15 and 16. These posts raised questions about alleged appointments in the trust of a private school, assets worth around Rs 500 crore and protection being given to employees accused in a matter related to the school.
Parvesh Verma, describing these allegations as baseless and defamatory, had sought legal action. The magistrate court, while considering the complaint, had said the related posts were in the form of questions in the context of criticism of the government and public matters. The court did not find a prima facie case of defamation.
The sessions court will now examine whether the magistrate court’s order was legally proper. Further hearing in the matter will take place after Saurabh Bharadwaj’s response is received. At present, no final judicial decision has been delivered on the defamation allegations.
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