Delhi HC Asks Former Finance Secretary to Mute 'Defamatory' Remarks Against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in a Podcast
The court recorded undertakings from both defendants and told Garg to seek removal of the podcast segment after Dubey alleged defamatory remarks.
- On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court issued summons to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg in a civil defamation suit filed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.
- Garg allegedly called Dubey a "blackmailing-type person" during a September 17 podcast, while Moitra posted on X describing the BJP lawmaker as a "fake degree-type person."
- Justice Tushar Rao Gedela expressed strong disapproval of the "intemperate and absolutely derogatory" language, noting that labelling an individual a "blackmailer" crosses the line of acceptable commentary.
- Moitra agreed to delete her social media post, while Garg's counsel committed to asking the podcaster to mute the offensive segments.
- Defense counsel argued the remarks provided historical background regarding personal animus dating back to 2018, though the High Court will further consider substantive positions as proceedings progress.
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HC asks ex-finance secretary to mute 'defamatory' remarks against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in podcast
Delhi High Court issued a directive to Subhash Garg to mute certain derogatory remarks made during a podcast. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey filed a defamation lawsuit seeking damages and an apology. Garg's legal counsel agreed to negotiate with the podcast host regarding muting the remarks. The court emphasized the need for responsible language among reputable individuals. TMC MP Mahua Moitra also indicated intentions to remove related posts from socia…
The Delhi High Court has summoned TMC MP Mahua Moitra and former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg in a defamation suit filed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Dubey has sought an apology, a permanent injunction, and damages of ₹2 crore. He alleges that Garg made false statements in a podcast on September 17th. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela described Garg's use of the words as derogatory.
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