New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) A Delhi Court on Monday issued a notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in a defamation case filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and MLA Satyendar Jain.
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Mittal after hearing the case titled “Satyender Kumar Jain Vs. Bansuri Swaraj & Anr” said, ” Vide separate order of even date, this court has opined that notice to proposed accused as per proviso to Section 223(1) BNSS shall be issued before recording the statement of complainant and other witnesses under Section 223 BNSS”.
“In view thereof, issue notice to proposed accused on filing of Process Fee and a copy of complaint for 20.12.2024 at 11 a.m. Complainant is directed to file PF during the course of the day itself, the court said.
The Complainant has filed a complaint under section 210(1) and 223 of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and alleged that Bansuri Swaraj made derogatory statements against him during a television interview on October 5, 2023, which was broadcast to a wide audience.
He alleged that the statements were intended to tarnish his reputation and gain undue political advantage.
