Defamation case: Sabir Ali seeks written apology from Naqvi

Former JD(U) leader Sabir Ali on Tuesday sought before a Delhi court a written apology from BJP vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed against the BJP leader for allegedly linking Sabir with arrested Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal.

The former JD(U) leader sought a personal apology when Metropolitan Magistrate Akash Jain asked the leader if he still wants to proceed with his complaint against Naqvi.

The court asked Ali if there was any possibility of compromise in the matter. The lawyers appearing for both parties urged the court that they be given some time to discuss the issue of settling the case, if possible.

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The court has fixed the matter for hearing on November 15.

The court had earlier summoned Naqvi as an accused, saying there was ‘prima facie’ evidence to proceed against him.