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Mary Kom’s Former Husband Files Defamation Case Over Television Remarks
Onler Kom has taken a defamation case against his former wife, boxer Mary Kom.
He says some things she said about him hurt his reputation.
He has confirmed the case but says he cannot discuss it while it is before the court.
Mary had made claims about money she earned from boxing and other financial matters.
Onler denies those claims.
He is also reported to have made counter-allegations about Mary.
The case is being handled under India’s law on defamation.
One report says the next hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2026.
Mary and Onler married in 2005 and divorced in 2023.
Onler Kom has initiated criminal defamation proceedings against his former wife, boxer Mary Kom.
He says her remarks on television and other public platforms harmed his reputation; he has confirmed the case but declined further comment.
The case is reported to be under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which concerns defamation.
Mary had alleged that money from her boxing career was misused and that loans, property and other financial dealings involved her without proper consent; Onler denies the allegations.
Reports say the former couple married in 2005 and divorced in 2023; one report gives the next hearing date as November 19, 2026.
- Who
- Onler Kom and his former wife, boxer Mary Kom.
- What
- Onler has initiated criminal defamation proceedings over statements he says damaged his reputation.
- Where
- India; the articles do not specify the court’s location.
- When
- The case was reported amid Mary Kom’s Bigg Boss 20 appearance; one report says the next hearing is November 19, 2026.
- Why
- Onler says Mary made disparaging statements about him on television and other public platforms; she had made allegations about financial matters that he denies.
Onler Kom’s position
Mary Kom’s allegations and reported position
Statements and reputation
Onler Kom’s position
Onler says Mary’s statements on television and other public platforms were disparaging and harmed his reputation; he is seeking an apology and damages, according to a source quoted in one report.
Mary Kom’s allegations and reported position
Mary’s reported statements concerned her former marriage and financial matters; the articles do not provide a direct response from her to the defamation case.
Financial claims
Onler Kom’s position
Onler denies Mary’s allegations about money and related financial dealings, and has reportedly made counter-allegations about her conduct during their marriage.
Mary Kom’s allegations and reported position
Mary had alleged that money from her boxing career was misappropriated, loans were taken in her name without consent, and property or assets were dealt with without her proper approval.
Key facts
- Legal provision
- Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, according to reports.
- Potential penalty
- Up to two years in prison, a fine, or both, in case of conviction, according to one report.
- Reported next hearing
- November 19, 2026, according to one report; another gives November 19 without a year.
- Marriage
- Mary Kom and Onler married in 2005.
- Divorce
- The couple divorced in 2023 under customary law, according to one report.
- Children
- The reports say they have four children, including twin boys.
- Mary Kom’s achievements
- She has won six world championships and an Olympic bronze medal.
Quotes
A source quoted by Hindustan Times
An unnamed source commenting on the origins of Onler Kom’s legal action.
“Initially, he thought he would let it go because he only wanted to live peacefully. But his family and friends also started asking him if any of those allegations were true. He is now seeking an apology and damages from Mary Kom for what he believes were baseless allegations because he has been haunted and hounded by these false allegations.”
wionews.com
“Onler had been considering legal action ever since Mary made disparaging statements against him on a TV show and later on other platforms as well.”
wionews.com
Onler Kom
Mary Kom’s former husband and the complainant in the defamation case.
“I have a strong case. I have faith in the judicial system of India. The matter is sub judice, so I won’t comment any further.”
wionews.com
Sources
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