Chronology of events in Medha Patkar defamation case


PTI, May 24, 2024, 8:43 PM IST

New Delhi: Following is the chronology of events in a criminal defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, in which a court on Friday convicted Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar:

* November 24, 2011: Saxena alleges that Patkar has made derogatory remarks against him on a television channel and issued a defamatory press statement.

* January 2010: Patkar seeks transfer of the criminal defamation case against her outside Gujarat.

* February 6, 2010: Supreme Court transfers the trial of the cross-defamation cases lodged by Patkar and Saxena against each other from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad to Delhi.

* November 1, 2011: Delhi court frames criminal defamation charges against Patkar.

* April 25, 2024: Court reserves verdict on Saxena’s plea.

* May 24, 2024: Delhi court convicts Patkar in the criminal defamation case.

* May 30: Court to hear arguments on the quantum of the sentence.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

NEET Row: Bihar Police recover 6 post-dated cheques ‘issued for question paper facilitators’

Congress slams ruling govt for statues’ relocation within Parliament, calls it ‘unilateral’ move

‘Sweeping generalisation’: BJP counters Elon Musk over EVM remark

No need to teach about riots, demolition in schools; no attempts to saffronise textbooks: NCERT chief

Puttur: 2 killed after two cars collide head-on

ICC’s Big American Dream: Too many loose ends, over-dependence on Indian market

BJP to stage protests across Karnataka against fuel price hike

Related Articles More

Police seal Navi Mumbai meat shop for ‘hurting’ religious sentiments

NEET Row: Bihar Police recover 6 post-dated cheques ‘issued for question paper facilitators’

Fresh political slugfest over EVM tampering claims; Defamation notice issued to newspaper by poll body

Limbs of newborn found in Goa, bitten by animals; FIR registered

Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with industry chambers on Jun 20

MUST WATCH

Road Mishap

VEENA STORES MALLESHWARAM

Kapu

Darshan Arrest | Renukaswamy Case

Udupi accident


Latest Additions

Ton-up Smriti, spinners hand India massive 143-run win over South Africa in 1st ODI

Police seal Navi Mumbai meat shop for ‘hurting’ religious sentiments

NEET Row: Bihar Police recover 6 post-dated cheques ‘issued for question paper facilitators’

Fresh political slugfest over EVM tampering claims; Defamation notice issued to newspaper by poll body

Limbs of newborn found in Goa, bitten by animals; FIR registered

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.