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The BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against the Congress and its leader Vijay Wadettiwar, alleging dissemination of falsehoods and defamation directed at the BJP's Mumbai North Central nominee, Ujjwal Nikam

BJP files complaint against Congress leader for alleged defamation

May 6, 2024, 08:48 AM - 2 min read

The BJP has formally petitioned the Election Commission of India to take action against Wadettiwar, a prominent campaigner for the Congress, and the Congress party itself for propagating falsehoods.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Atishi.

Defamation complaint filed against Kejriwal, Atishi for fake remarks

April 29, 2024, 06:30 PM - 2 min read

Praveen Shankar Kapoor lodged the complaint, who is the media head of BJP’s Delhi unit, before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal, who posted the matter for recording pre-summoning evidence on May 4.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the district court, in Sultanpur.

Rahul sneaks out bailed from defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah

February 20, 2024, 12:53 PM - 2 min read

Vijay Mishra filed the case on August 4, 2018, in response to remarks Gandhi allegedly made against Home Minister Amit Shah at a press conference in Bengaluru on May 8, 2018, during the Karnataka elections.

Delhi High Court upheld summons issued to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as an accused in a criminal defamation case for retweeting an allegedly defamatory video

Delhi High Court refuses to quash summons against Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case

February 6, 2024, 01:24 PM - 2 min read

“In addressing a democratic community, it is crucial to emphasise that freedom of speech, while a fundamental right, does not grant individuals the licence to inflict harm or tarnish the reputation of others,” the high court stated.