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    Medha Patkar News

    Delhi court acquits LG VK Saxena in Medha Patkar defamation case

    The judgment, delivered by judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) Raghav Sharma of the Saket courts, said the complainant failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that she was an aggrieved person whose reputation had been lowered by the statements in question. (PTI)
    Cities
    Published 239 days ago

    Delhi court acquits Medha Patkar in 2nd defamation case by LG 

    Social activist Medha Patkar (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 244 days ago

    SC allows Medha Patkar to withdraw plea in defamation case vs LG Saxena

    Medha Patkar withdrew her SC plea seeking an additional witness in her 2000 defamation case against Delhi LG Saxena. The bench urged both sides to move towards closure. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 382 days ago

    SC upholds conviction of Medha Patkar in defamation case, waives penalty of ₹1 lakh

    A bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N.K. SIngh delivered the order while hearing Patkar’s appeal against a July 29 Delhi High Court ruling that had upheld her conviction.
    Cities
    Published 410 days ago

    SC confirms Medha Patkar's conviction in defamation case by Delhi LG

    The high court on July 29 upheld the conviction and punishment awarded to 70-year-old Patkar. Saxena filed the case 25 years ago when he was heading an NGO in Gujarat.
    India News
    Updated 411 days ago

    SC upholds conviction of Medha Patkar in defamation case, waives penalty of ₹1 lakh

    The sessions court in April this year, upheld the conviction but set aside the jail term and released Patkar on probation. (File photo)
    India News
    Updated 411 days ago

    Odisha: Medha Patkar, 6 barred from entering Rayagada villages ahead of CM’s visit

    This comes two months after Patkar and over 20 others were detained by the Rayagada administration. (HT File Photo)
    India News
    Published 413 days ago

    Delhi HC upholds Medha Patkar’s conviction in LG case

    Justice Shalinder Kaur, in her 44-page ruling, upheld the sessions court order, observing that the same was passed after due consideration of evidence and law. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 423 days ago

    Delhi HC reserves order on Medha Patkar’s plea in defamation case

    In May last year, a magistrate court found Patkar guilty, holding that her statements were deliberate, malicious, and aimed at tarnishing Saxena’s image. On July 1, the trial court sentenced her to five months’ imprisonment and imposed a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh fine. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 437 days ago

    House panel meeting ends as MPs object to Patkar, Raj’s presence

    People aware of the matter said some NDA members particularly objected to the presence of activist Medha Patkar, citing her role in the Narmada Bachao campaign. (HT Photo)
    India News
    Published 451 days ago

    BJP MPs protest parliament panel calling Medha Patkar, meeting cut short

    Environment activist Medha Patkar.
    India News
    Updated 452 days ago

    NDA MPs object to Medha Patkar, Prakash Raj at parliamentary committee meeting

    The Parliament House in New Delhi. (ANI File Photo)
    India News
    Published 452 days ago

    Odisha: Medha Patkar, IRS officer detained over planned protest against bauxite mining

    Environment activist Medha Patkar. (PTI File Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 478 days ago

    Hours after arrest, Medha Patkar withdraws HC plea against defamation conviction

    On May 24, 2024, metropolitan magistrate Raghav Sharma convicted Patkar concluding that her actions were deliberate, malicious and aimed at tarnishing Saxena’s reputation
    India News
    Published 519 days ago

    Activist Medha Patkar arrested in defamation case filed by Delhi L-G

    On July 1 last year, the court sentenced her to five months’ simple imprisonment. (PTI file photo)
    Cities
    Updated 519 days ago

    Medha Patkar arrested in defamation case filed by Delhi L-G Saxena

    Both Medha Patkar and the VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA).
    India News
    Updated 519 days ago

    Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against Medha Patkar

    The court termed Patkar’s application “mischievous and frivolous” and calculated to “hoodwink” the court. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 520 days ago

    Delhi HC refuses Medha Patkar extension of lower court order

    (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 521 days ago

    Patkar vs Delhi LG: HC tells city court to consider new witness plea after May 20

    Patkar and Saxena have been locked in a legal tussle since 2000. (Representative photo/HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 527 days ago

    City courts grants release on probation to activist Medha Patkar

    Last July, a magisterial court sentenced Patkar to undergo five months imprisonment along with <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh as fine. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 535 days ago

    Delhi court upholds Medha Patkar’s conviction in defamation case filed by L-G

    Activist Medha Patkar. (PTI File Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 542 days ago

    Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness

    Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness
    India News
    Published 557 days ago

    Defamation case: Delhi court suspends Medha Patkar's sentence, grants bail

    Social activist Medha Patkar. (HT Archive)
    India News
    Published 789 days ago

    Medha Patkar gets 5 months in prison in defamation case

    Social activist Medha Patkar. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Updated 816 days ago

    Medha Patkar sentenced to 5-month jail term; ordered to pay ₹10 lakh to Delhi LG

    Both Medha Patkar and VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle since 2000.
    India News
    Updated 817 days ago

    Why ruling in tussle between Patkar and Saxena is a key judgment on defamation

    Both Medha Patkar and the VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA).
    Analysis
    Published 846 days ago

    ‘Example must be set’: Delhi LG Saxena seeks maximum punishment for Medha Patkar

    File Image: Social activist Medha Patkar (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Published 849 days ago

    Court convicts Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by Saxena

    Medha Patkar (PTI)
    Cities
    Updated 854 days ago

    Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by VK Saxena

    Both Medha Patkar and the VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA).
    India News
    Updated 855 days ago

    State human rights commission orders fact finding inquiry into Ambujwadi slum demolition

    HT Image
    Cities
    Updated 1128 days ago
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