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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)
delhi news
Published on Jan 30, 2026 04:32 am IST

Delhi LG acquitted in 2000 defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar

Patkar and Saxena had been locked in a legal tussle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the 'Narmada Bachao Andolan'.
india news
Published on Jan 29, 2026 05:05 pm IST

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

Social activist Medha Patkar (HT Archive)
delhi news
Published on Jan 25, 2026 03:40 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Sept 09, 2025 06:15 am IST

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.
delhi news
Published on Aug 12, 2025 04:42 am IST

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 on Aug 11, 2025 03:20 pm IST

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 on Aug 11, 2025 01:09 pm IST

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 on Aug 09, 2025 11:29 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Jul 30, 2025 06:10 am IST

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 ₹10 lakh fine. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Published on Jul 16, 2025 05:50 am IST

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 on Jul 02, 2025 06:30 am IST

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

Environment activist Medha Patkar.
india news
Updated on Jul 01, 2025 08:35 pm IST

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

The Parliament House in New Delhi. (ANI File Photo)
india news
Published on Jul 01, 2025 11:59 pm IST

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

Environment activist Medha Patkar. (PTI File Photo)
others
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 04:28 pm IST

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 on Apr 25, 2025 01:13 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 10:56 am IST

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 on Apr 25, 2025 11:29 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:34 am IST

Delhi HC refuses Medha Patkar extension of lower court order

(Representative photo)
others
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:32 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:02 am IST

Fix Medha Patkar defamation case against LG post May 20: Delhi HC to trial court

Fix Medha Patkar defamation case against LG post May 20: Delhi HC to trial court
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 04:35 pm IST

City courts grants release on probation to activist Medha Patkar

Last July, a magisterial court sentenced Patkar to undergo five months imprisonment along with ₹10 lakh as fine. (HT Photo)
delhi news
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:08 am IST

Defamation case against LG: Delhi court says Medha Patkar will be on probation for one year

Defamation case against LG: Delhi court says Medha Patkar will be on probation for one year
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:57 pm IST

Move sessions court to appear virtually in defamation case: Delhi HC to Medha Patkar

Move sessions court to appear virtually in defamation case: Delhi HC to Medha Patkar
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:46 pm IST

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

Activist Medha Patkar. (PTI File Photo)
delhi news
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 02:41 pm IST

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 on Mar 18, 2025 07:48 pm IST

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

Social activist Medha Patkar. (HT Archive)
india news
Published on Jul 29, 2024 01:09 pm IST

Medha Patkar gets 5 months in prison in defamation case

Social activist Medha Patkar. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:48 am IST

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 on Jul 01, 2024 08:26 pm IST

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

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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 on Jun 02, 2024 04:00 pm IST
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