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Ganguly Files ₹50 Cr Defamation Suit
Update / Judgement Date
18 Dec 2025
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Sakshi Bhardwaj — WCP Legal Desk
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1 min read
This article covers former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly filing a ₹50 crore defamation suit in the Calcutta High Court against the president of an Argentina fan club. The dispute arose from allegedly defamatory remarks made during the Kolkata “Messi row.” The report explains the legal basis of defamation claims, reputational harm, and remedies under civil law. It also highlights how public figures increasingly seek judicial redress against online and public allegations.