The court had refused to dismiss a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar against Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The court said that the allegations levelled by the AAP against the BJP are defamatory and are aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the saffron party for political gains.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and current Chief Minister Atishi have approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court’s decision in a defamation case. The case stems from Kejriwal’s remarks regarding the exclusion of the Agrawal community from the voters’ list. The Delhi High Court had earlier refused to dismiss the defamation suit filed by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar against Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The court said that the allegations leveled by the AAP against the BJP are defamatory and are aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the saffron party for political gain.
Following the verdict, the High Court directed Kejriwal, Atishi and other party members to appear before the trial court. In response to the verdict, they have now referred the matter to the Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear their plea on Friday, September 27. The controversy began when Kejriwal’s comments about the voting list and the Agrawal community sparked outrage, leading to a defamation suit. The High Court’s findings reinforced the position that the comments were aimed at defaming the BJP.
The case highlights the ongoing tension between the AAP and the BJP in Delhi’s political landscape, as both parties are engaged in a war of words ahead of the upcoming elections. The outcome of the Supreme Court hearing could have a significant impact on the future political strategies of both leaders and their party.
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