Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Delhi Court Issues Notice to Sitharaman in Defamation Case
Lipika Mitra, the wife of AAP leader Somnath Bharti, has accused Nirmala Sitharaman of making defamatory statements about their personal lives.
The statements were made during a press conference in May 2024, potentially damaging Bharti's reputation.
A Delhi court has issued a notice to Sitharaman, asking her to respond to the allegations.
The case is related to comments on their past marital problems.
The next court hearing is set for June 12, 2025.
Delhi court issued a notice to Nirmala Sitharaman in a defamation case.
Case filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of Somnath Bharti.
Mitra alleges Sitharaman made defamatory statements during a press conference.
Statements related to personal lives and past marital discord.
Next court hearing scheduled for June 12, 2025.
- Who
- Nirmala Sitharaman (accused), Lipika Mitra (complainant), Somnath Bharti (husband of complainant)
- What
- Delhi court issued notice to Nirmala Sitharaman in defamation case.
- When
- May 17, 2024 (statements); May 19, 2025 (court order); June 12, 2025 (next hearing)
- Where
- Rouse Avenue Courts, Delhi
- Why
- Mitra alleges Sitharaman made defamatory statements regarding personal lives.
Lipika Mitra's Claims
Nirmala Sitharaman's Actions
Nature of Statements
Lipika Mitra's Claims
Statements were defamatory and alluded to past marital discord.
Nirmala Sitharaman's Actions
Statements made during a press conference.
Intention
Lipika Mitra's Claims
Statements were aimed at damaging Somnath Bharti's image and electoral prospects.
Nirmala Sitharaman's Actions
Statements were made.
Legal Proceedings
Lipika Mitra's Claims
Mitra has alleged that the remarks were "false, malicious, and misleading."
Nirmala Sitharaman's Actions
The court has directed a notice to Sitharaman.
- Case Type
- Criminal Defamation
- Accused
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- Complainant
- Lipika Mitra
- Complainant's Advocate
- Anand Prakash Gautam
- Event Date
- May 17, 2024 (statements)
- Court
- Rouse Avenue Courts, Delhi
- Next Hearing
- June 12, 2025
Sources
Notice issued to Sitharaman over defamation plea by Bharti’s wife
BJP vs AAP in Delhi again: Court summons Nirmala Sitharaman in defamation case
Delhi court issues notice to Nirmala Sitharaman in defamation case by Somnath Bharti’s wife
