Delhi court directs release of Medha Patkar hours after arrest in VK Saxena ‘defamation’ case

High Court Drama: Medha Patkar's Sentence Suspended in Decades-Old Defamation Case

High Court Drama: Medha Patkar's Sentence Suspended in Decades-Old Defamation Case In a significant legal turn, the activist Medha Patkar has been granted a suspension of her sentence by the Delhi High Court in a defamation case initiated by Delhi's LG V K Saxena over two decades ago. This comes after her conviction was upheld by a sessions court earlier this month.Originally convicted by a magisterial court for her 2000 statements about Saxena,…

Activist Medha Patkar arrested, released hours later in 24-year-old defamation case

The action came two days after a Delhi court issued a non-bailable warrant against the Narmada Bachao Andolan leader for failing to appear before it in person.

Delhi court directs release of Medha Patkar hours after arrest in VK Saxena ‘defamation’ case

Medha Patkar was produced before the court after arrest pursuant to a non-bailable warrant issued against her.

Delhi Police arrest activist Medha Patkar over 24 yr old defamation case

Social activist Medha Patkar was arrested by the Delhi Police on Friday after a Saket court issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against her. The arrest followed her failure to furnish probation bonds and a Rs 1 lakh fine by the April 23 deadline in a defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena. According to a report by the Indian Express, a police team took her into custody from her Nizamuddin residence, and she is expected to…

Medha Patkar Arrested: Delhi Police Arrest Narmada Bachao Andolan Leader in Defamation Case Filed by LG VK Saxena 24 Years Ago

The Delhi Police arrested activist Medha Patkar on Friday, following a non-bailable warrant issued against her by the Saket court in the national capital on April 23. The social activist is set to be produced before the Saket court today. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Vishal Singh issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against Medha Patkar on April 23. Medha Patkar Arrested: Delhi Police Arrest Narmada Bachao Andolan Leader in Defamation Case Filed by …

Police Arrest Activist Medha Patkar in 24-Year-Old Defamation Case Filed by Delhi L-G

Earlier, the Delhi High Court had refused Patkar’s plea to stay for two weeks the proceedings for execution of a probation bond linked to the case.