Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Thane Court Summons Shiv Sena Leaders Over 2009 Defamation Case
A court in Thane, India, has asked two big political leaders, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, to come and talk about a case that started 17 years ago.
The case is about a video that was shown during the 2009 elections.
Some people say the video was changed to make a politician, Vasant Davkhare, look bad.
The leaders say the video was real.
The court wants them to explain what happened.
This shows how old political fights can still be in court.
Thane court summons Shiv Sena leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.
Case dates back to a 2009 Lok Sabha election video alleged to be doctored.
Late NCP leader Vasant Davkhare filed the defamation complaint.
Thackeray to appear Aug 5, Shinde Aug 6 under CrPC Section 313.
Shiv Sena claims video authentic; NCP alleges it was edited to defame.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, leaders of Shiv Sena factions
- What
- Summoned to record statements in a 17‑year‑old defamation case
- When
- August 5 and 6, 2024
- Where
- Thane district court, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Allegations that a doctored video was shown to defame late NCP leader Vasant Davkhare during the 2009 Lok Sabha elections
- Court
- Thane Magistrate Court, Maharashtra
- Accused
- Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde
- Plaintiff
- Late Vasant Davkhare
- Case Age
- 17 years
- Event
- 2009 Lok Sabha election video
- Court Dates
- Thackeray: Aug 5, Shinde: Aug 6
- Legal Section
- CrPC Section 313
