Archive · 26 Oct 2025
ADM Babu's Family Files Defamation Suit Against Divya, Prasanthan
The family of a government official named Naveen Babu has filed a lawsuit.
They are suing two people, Divya and Prasanthan, because they believe these individuals made false accusations about Babu taking bribes.
The family alleges that these accusations contributed to Babu's suicide.
The family is asking for money to cover damages.
The case is scheduled to be heard in court soon.
The accusations arose from a complaint claiming Babu took a bribe related to a petrol pump.
Divya is also accused of publicly humiliating Babu.
Police had previously charged Divya with abetting Babu’s suicide.
ADM Naveen Babu's family filed a ₹65 lakh defamation suit.
The suit targets P.P. Divya and TV Prasanthan.
Allegations involve false claims of bribery and corruption.
The case stems from a complaint regarding a petrol pump.
Babu was found dead after being publicly humiliated.
- Who
- ADM Naveen Babu's family, P.P. Divya, TV Prasanthan
- What
- Filed a defamation case.
- When
- October 15, 2024 (Babu's death); case filed later
- Where
- Pathanamthitta Sub Court, Kannur
- Why
- Family claims Divya and Prasanthan made false bribery allegations, leading to Babu's distress and suicide.
- Defendant(s)
- P.P. Divya, TV Prasanthan
- Plaintiff
- ADM Naveen Babu's family
- Claim
- ₹65 lakh
- Allegation
- False bribery claims
- Case Type
- Defamation
- Hearing Date
- November 11
- Location
- Pathanamthitta Sub Court