Archive · 2 Aug 2025
SC Suggests Closing Tharoor Defamation Case Over Modi Comment
The Supreme Court is looking at a defamation case about Shashi Tharoor's comment comparing PM Modi to a scorpion.
The court indicated the case might be closed because, in their view, politicians shouldn't be so sensitive.
The court mentioned that administrators and political figures should have "thick skin".
The case is paused for now, with the court's previous order to stop the trial continuing.
Supreme Court suggested the defamation case against Shashi Tharoor should be closed.
The case concerns Tharoor's "scorpion on Shivling" comment about PM Modi.
The court stated politicians and administrators should have "thick skin".
The court adjourned the matter for four weeks.
Interim stay on proceedings against Tharoor continues.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor and Rajeev Babbar are the main parties involved.
- What
- The Supreme Court suggested closing the defamation case against Shashi Tharoor.
- When
- The court adjourned the matter on Friday for four weeks.
- Where
- The case is in the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The case is based on Tharoor's comment comparing PM Modi to a scorpion.
Shashi Tharoor's Position
Complainant's Position
Interpretation of the Remark
Shashi Tharoor's Position
The remark was a metaphor.
Complainant's Position
The remark defamed the Prime Minister.
- Defendant
- Shashi Tharoor
- Complainant
- Rajeev Babbar
- Allegation
- Defamation
- Offending Remark
- "Scorpion on Shivling"
- Court Action
- Supreme Court suggested closing case
- Next Hearing
- In four weeks
Sources
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