Delhi court gives Bansuri Swaraj 'last opportunity' to reply in AAP leader defamation case
The Hindu
Delhi court grants BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj last chance to respond in AAP leader Satyendar Jain's defamation case.
A Delhi court on Wednesday (May 14, 2025) granted "last opportunity" to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj to respond in AAP leader Satyendar Jain's defamation case against her.
Mr. Jain has challenged a trial court order refusing to take cognisance of his complaint against Ms. Swaraj.
Special judge Jitendra Singh, who issued notice to Swaraj on March 22, directed her to file her reply by June 3, the next date of hearing.
The judge passed the order after the counsel appearing for the BJP leader sought time.
"Counsel for the respondent seeks some time to file reply to the instant revision petition. Heard. One last and final opportunity is being granted to the respondent to file reply. Let the same be filed on the next date of hearing with advance copy to the opposite party. Accordingly, matter stands adjourned. Be listed for reply and arguments on June 3, 2025," the judge said.
The trial court dismissed on February 20 the criminal defamation complaint filed by Mr. Jain against Ms. Swaraj while refusing to take cognisance of the matter.
Criminal defamation carries a maximum punishment of two years of imprisonment.
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