Delhi court stays defamation case proceedings against CM Atishi

On April 2, Atishi had held a press conference, claiming that she was approached by the BJP to join them or face arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) within a month.

Atishi on Thursday had also said that the AAP government has been ready to implement Ayushman Bharat in-principle, but was facing problems due to the "contradictions between the Centre's and Delhi health welfare schemes” (Express)

A sessions court Friday stayed proceedings against CM Atishi in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor.

Earlier in May, a magistrate court had summoned Atishi to appear before it in the defamation case over her claims that the BJP had tried to topple the AAP government by contacting 21 of its MLAs and offering each of them Rs 25 crore to switch sides. Atishi had challenged the summons order.

However, staying the proceedings till further orders, Special Judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Court Friday said that arguments on merits will take place on December 2.

On April 2, Atishi had held a press conference, claiming that she was approached by the BJP to join them or face arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) within a month. Advocate Shoumendu Mukherji, who is representing Kapoor, said arguments have not taken place in the case till now as Atishi’s counsel has constantly asked for adjournments before the Court.

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