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Delhi L-G defamation case: Medha Patkar withdraws plea in SC

September 09, 2025 6:15 am

The high court had previously upheld a trial court order of not allowing any new witness in the case

Supreme Court upholds conviction of Medha Patkar in defamation case by Delhi L-G VK Saxena, waives penalty

August 12, 2025 5:15 am

The trial court awarded a sentence of simple imprisonment for five months to Medha Patkar, along with a direction to pay Rs 1 lakh to VK Saxena as compensation in the defamation case.

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‘Failed to show... defects in law’: HC upholds Medha Patkar’s conviction in defamation case filed by L-G

July 30, 2025 5:23 am

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of Medha Patkar while only modifying a condition of the probation in the 2000 defamation case

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Delhi LG Saxena vs activist Medha Patkar: The story of a 20-year-old case of alleged defamation

April 25, 2025 6:52 pm

Patkar has been convicted of defamation. She was arrested, but was released on the condition that she furnishes the probation bond and deposits the compensation amount of Rs 1 lakh as ordered by the court. What did she do?

Defamation case: Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against social activist Medha Patkar

April 24, 2025 4:33 am

Medha Patkar had appealed her conviction in a defamation case filed against her by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in 2000. Saxena headed an NGO in Gujarat at the time.

Delhi HC rejects Medha Patkar's plea to stay probation bond linked to defamation case by Delhi L-G

April 23, 2025 12:08 am

Patkar has been accused of making defamatory statements in 2000, calling Saxena, who headed an NGO in Gujarat at the time, a “coward”

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Medha Patkar vs VK Saxena defamation complaint: Delhi HC directs trial court to defer proceedings beyond May 20

April 16, 2025 1:35 pm

Last month, Patkar moved a plea before the High Court, challenging a trial court order refusing her request to examine a witness who hadn’t initially been named in the list of witnesses.

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Delhi LG Defamation Case: Court gives activist Medha Patkar 1 year probation, reduces fine

April 08, 2025 4:07 pm

Delhi LG Saxena’s Defamation Case: In the 2000 defamation case, Medha Patkar had allegedly called Saxena, who headed an NGO in Gujarat at the time, a “coward” and alleged his involvement in hawala transactions.

Delhi court upholds Medha Patkar's conviction in defamation case lodged by L-G

April 03, 2025 2:57 am

"The challenge to conviction has been dismissed, and the conviction is sustained. Medha Patkar will appear on April 8 for the purpose of sentence," additional sessions judge Vishal Singh said. A detailed order is awaited.

In defamation case against L-G, Delhi court dismisses Medha Patkar’s application to introduce new witness

March 18, 2025 9:12 pm

Medha Patkar wanted to examine a witness who hadn't initially been named in the list of witnesses.

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