Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Court Summons Shiv Sena Leaders in 17-Year-Old Defamation Case
A court in Mumbai wants Shiv Sena leaders to talk about a video that was shown in 2009.
The video said a politician was telling people to win the election no matter what.
The politician who was in the video says it was made to hurt his reputation.
The court wants the leaders to explain what happened.
They will speak in court on August 5 and 6, 2024.
Kalyan court summons Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Summons dates are August 5 and 6, 2024.
Case stems from a 2009 election campaign video alleged to defame NCP leader Vasant Davkhare.
Davkhare claims the video was doctored and filed a criminal defamation complaint.
Shiv Sena says the video is authentic and plans to file a complaint with election authorities.
- Who
- Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
- What
- Summoned to record statements in a criminal defamation case
- When
- August 2024 (summons dates) and 2009 election campaign
- Where
- Kalyan court, Mumbai
- Why
- Alleged defamation from a video shown during the 2009 Lok Sabha election campaign
- Case Year
- 2009
- Court
- Kalyan court
- Summoned Individuals
- Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde
- Defendant
- Vasant Davkhare
- Video Allegation
- Defamation during election campaign