Delhi Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Shashi Tharoor

The court found no evidence of defamation in BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar's allegations regarding statements made during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

A Delhi court has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
The complaint stemmed from Tharoor's alleged statements during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, accusing Chandrasekhar of bribing voters in Thiruvananthapuram.
The court ruled that there was no prima facie evidence of defamation, as Tharoor's statements did not directly name or impute Chandrasekhar or his party.
Chandrasekhar had sought ₹10 crore in damages, claiming the statements tarnished his reputation and contributed to his electoral loss.
In a related case, the Delhi High Court has summoned Tharoor in a separate defamation suit filed by Chandrasekhar, with the next hearing scheduled for April 28.

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