Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Dhoni's Defamation Case Heads to Trial After 11 Years
MS Dhoni is suing news organizations and others because he claims they made false statements about him and a cricket betting scandal.
He wants a lot of money to compensate for the damage to his reputation.
The case began in 2014 and is now going to court after delays.
Dhoni will provide a recorded statement.
The lawsuit alleges that the news outlets wrongly linked him to match-fixing, harming his image.
MS Dhoni's defamation case against media outlets will go to trial.
Dhoni seeks Rs 100 crore in damages.
The lawsuit, filed in 2014, relates to the 2013 IPL betting scandal.
Dhoni will record his statement between October 20 and December 10, 2025.
The trial was delayed due to procedural objections.
- Who
- MS Dhoni, Zee Media Corporation, News Nation Network, journalist Sudhir Chaudhary, and retired IPS officer G Sampath Kumar.
- What
- Trial for MS Dhoni's defamation case.
- When
- Trial set to begin; lawsuit filed in 2014.
- Where
- Chennai.
- Why
- Dhoni seeks to clear his name and hold those he accuses of defamation accountable.
MS Dhoni's perspective
Media Houses' perspective
Defamation Allegations
MS Dhoni's perspective
Dhoni alleges defamation by media outlets for remarks linking him to the IPL betting scandal and causing reputational damage.
Media Houses' perspective
Media outlets deny the defamation claims.
- Plaintiff
- MS Dhoni
- Defendants
- Zee Media, News Nation, Sudhir Chaudhary, G Sampath Kumar
- Damages Sought
- Rs 100 crore
- Case Filed
- 2014
- Involved Scandal
- 2013 IPL betting scandal
