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Delhi High Court rejects 17-year-old defamation case against Hindustan Times
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17 Jun 2024
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The Delhi High Court recently dismissed 17-year-old defamation suits filed by IFS officer Mahaveer Singhvi against Hindustan Times, Hindustan, former editors Vir Sanghvi and Mrinal Pandey, and reporters Saurabh Shukla and Rakesh Kumar Singh. \r
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna ruled that the articles published in 2002, alleging misconduct and harassment, were not inherently defamatory. The court emphasized the balance between public's right to information and media's duty of truthful reporting, noting the articles were based on verified sources and constituted fair comment. \r
It highlighted Singhvi's exoneration through legal processes and affirmed reputation building over time, dismissing the defamation claims while acknowledging Singhvi's pursuit of separate remedies against the woman involved in the alleged incident.
