Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Onler Kom Files Defamation Case Over Mary Kom’s TV Remarks
Onler Kom, whose full name is Karong Onkholer, has filed a criminal defamation complaint against his former wife, boxer Mary Kom.
He says comments she allegedly made in a television interview gave people a false and harmful impression of him.
He disputes claims that he was unemployed, relied on her money, misused her funds or failed to care for their children.
He says he gave up career opportunities to support her boxing career.
Mary Kom has previously accused him of mishandling money and property, and he denies those allegations.
The couple married in 2005, have four children and divorced in 2023.
The complaint is being considered by a Delhi court, but its allegations have not been decided.
The next hearing is scheduled for November 19; one report gives the year as 2026.
Karong Onkholer, also known as Onler Kom, filed a criminal defamation complaint against his former wife, boxer Mary Kom.
The complaint concerns remarks allegedly made in a television interview broadcast on January 11, after their marriage ended in 2023.
Onkholer alleges the remarks portrayed him as dishonest, unemployed and financially dependent, and accused him of misusing money and neglecting their children.
He says he gave up career opportunities to support Mary Kom’s boxing career and that the allegations have damaged his reputation.
The case is before a Delhi magistrate for pre-summoning evidence; the next hearing is November 19, with one report specifying 2026.
- Who
- Karong Onkholer, also known as Onler Kom, filed a complaint against former wife Mary Kom.
- What
- He alleges that remarks made about him in a television interview were false and damaging, and seeks criminal defamation proceedings.
- When
- The interview aired on January 11; the complaint was filed on October 6. The next hearing is November 19; one report specifies 2026.
- Where
- A Delhi court; the complaint says the couple lived together in Faridabad.
- Why
- Onkholer says the remarks harmed his reputation by portraying him as dishonest, unemployed, financially dependent and neglectful of his children.
Onkholer’s claims
Mary Kom’s earlier allegations
Money and property
Onkholer’s claims
Onkholer denies the allegations and objects to claims that he misused money from Kom’s accounts or relied on her earnings.
Mary Kom’s earlier allegations
Mary Kom has previously alleged that Onkholer mishandled or took control of money earned through her boxing career, that loans were taken in her name, and that property or assets were transferred without her consent.
Employment and support
Onkholer’s claims
Onkholer disputes the portrayal of him as unemployed or financially dependent, saying he sacrificed career opportunities to support Kom’s boxing career.
Mary Kom’s earlier allegations
The complaint describes remarks allegedly portraying him as having no successful career and depending financially on Kom; the articles do not include her response to this specific complaint.
Parenting and reputation
Onkholer’s claims
Onkholer says the interview’s alleged claims about his conduct and parenting damaged his standing as a spouse and parent.
Mary Kom’s earlier allegations
The reports provide no response from Mary Kom to the defamation complaint or these specific allegations.
- Complaint
- Criminal defamation complaint filed by Karong Onkholer, also known as Onler Kom
- Court status
- Pending before Judicial Magistrate First Class Shivam Gupta for pre-summoning evidence
- Filing date
- October 6; the reports do not specify the year
- Interview date
- The television interview aired on January 11; the reports do not specify the year
- Next hearing
- November 19; one report specifies November 19, 2026
- Marriage and children
- The couple married on March 12, 2005, and have four children
- Divorce
- Their marriage was dissolved in 2023; one report gives December 20, 2023
- Case status
- The complaint’s allegations have not been adjudicated
