India News | Court Summons Kirit Somaiya in Defamation Case Filed by Cong Leader
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A court here on Wednesday issued summons to BJP leader Kirit Somaiya in a defamation case filed against him by Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe.
Nagpur, Nov 10 (PTI) A court here on Wednesday issued summons to BJP leader Kirit Somaiya in a defamation case filed against him by Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe.
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The court of the civil judge and judicial magistrate first class (JFMC) asked Somaiya, a former MP, to appear on November 20 to submit his reply.
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During a TV debate, Somaiya leveled certain "false and baseless" allegations against the Congress with reference to former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, Londhe said in the civil suit, seeking symbolic damages of Rs 1.
He also filed a complaint of criminal defamation. In both the criminal case and civil suit, the court asked Somaiya to appear in person or through lawyer on the same day.
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