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SC upholds activist Medha Patkar's conviction in defamation case by Delhi LG Saxena
The Supreme Court upheld Medha Patkar's conviction in a 25-year-old defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena. While releasing Patkar on probation of good conduct, the court set aside the imposed penalty and clarified that the supervision order would not be enforced.
Is working for Dalits, farmers 'anti-national' ?: Medha Patkar slams BJP MPs over meeting walkout
Medha Patkar criticizes BJP MPs after they left a parliamentary meeting. The meeting discussed land acquisition. BJP members protested Patkar's presence. They labeled her anti-national for her activism. Patkar defends her work with Dalits, Adivasis, farmers, and labourers. She questions if supporting these groups is anti-national. She highlights her past participation in government consultations.
Calling Medha Patkar 'anti-national', BJP MPs walk out of Parliamentary panel meet
A parliamentary committee meeting faced disruption. Eleven Bharatiya Janata Party MPs protested the decision to hear activist Medha Patkar. They walked out, halting the proceedings. Some MPs labeled Patkar as anti-national. The committee, led by Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, invited Patkar to discuss the 2013 land acquisition law. Actor Prakash Raj and other experts were also invited.
Delhi High Court suspends Medha Patkar's sentence in LG Saxena defamation case
The Delhi High Court has suspended activist Medha Patkar's sentence in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena, granting her bail on a personal bond. This follows her arrest for failing to meet probation conditions set after a sessions court upheld her conviction.
Medha Patkar arrested in 24-year-old defamation case
Social activist Medha Patkar was arrested in New Delhi on Friday following a non-bailable warrant issued due to her failure to furnish probation bonds in a 24-year-old defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
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Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against Medha Patkar for flouting order
A Delhi court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Medha Patkar for failing to comply with its order to submit probation bonds and deposit a Rs 1 lakh fine in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena. Saxena's case stems from a 2000 press release by Patkar.
Fix Medha Patkar defamation case against LG post May 20: Delhi HC to trial court
The Delhi High Court has instructed a trial court to reschedule a defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar against Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena after May 20. Patkar's case, dating back to 2000, accuses Saxena of publishing defamatory advertisements. This direction follows Patkar's plea to examine a new witness, which the trial court initially dismissed.
Defamation case: Delhi court says Medha Patkar will be on probation for one year
In a defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena, a Delhi court granted Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar one-year probation, contingent upon her maintaining good conduct. This decision follows Patkar's appeal against her conviction and five-month sentence.
Move sessions court to appear virtually in defamation case: Delhi HC to Medha Patkar
The Delhi High Court has directed activist Medha Patkar to seek permission from the sessions court for a virtual appearance related to her sentencing in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena 23 years ago. Patkar, convicted of defamation, challenges the decision and seeks to argue against the necessity of her physical presence in court.
Court junks Medha Patkar's plea against conviction in Delhi LG's defamation case
A Delhi court upheld Medha Patkar's conviction in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena, related to defamatory statements made by Patkar in 2000. Patkar has been ordered to appear for sentencing on April 8, after being sentenced to five months imprisonment last year.
Delhi Court suspends Medha Patkar's sentence in defamation case filed by former LG V K Saxena
A Delhi court has suspended the sentence of social activist Medha Patkar in a 23-year-old defamation case filed by former Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Patkar, who received a five-month jail term, was granted bail on a bond of ₹25,000. The case involves Patkar's 2000 press release, which allegedly harmed Saxena's reputation. The court has sought Saxena's response by September 4.
Activist Medha Patkar moves sessions court challenging conviction in defamation case by VK Saxena
Social activist Medha Patkar has moved to the Sessions court to challenge a defamation case against her by Delhi's lieutenant governor, VK Saksena. Patkar was sentenced to five months in jail and a Rs 10 lakh fine. She was granted one month's bail to challenge the trial court judgement. The Court of Vishal Singh will hear her appeal on Monday.
Activist Medha Patkar sentenced to five months imprisonment in 23-year-old defamation case
Activist Medha Patkar received a five-month sentence and a Rs 10 lakh fine in a 23-year-old defamation case with Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Despite the accusations of involvement in hawala transactions, the court refrained from severe punishment, considering factors like public service and integrity before the final sentencing.
Court convicts activist Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena
Saxena had filed the case in November 2000 when he was the president of the National Council of Civil Liberties over a "defamatory" press release issued against him by Patkar.
ED says businessman Sujit Patkar played key role in COVID-19 centres 'scam'; court extends remand
Patkar, arrested on July 19, received a "substantial" amount of proceeds of crime in his personal bank account from his company, Lifeline Hospital Management Services (LHMS), said the ED here while seeking extension of the businessman's remand in a money laundering case related to the alleged scam.
Gujarat BJP chief calls Medha Patkar 'urban Naxal', claims that AAP projecting her as CM face in state
"That AAP gave a Lok Sabha ticket to a person who committed the sin of depriving parched regions of Kutch and Saurashtra region of the Narmada water for nearly 15 years. That person, Medha Patkar, is an urban Naxal," Paatil said while addressing party workers in Vadodara on Wednesday. 'Urban Naxal' term is often used by some segments of the political spectrum to describe sympathisers of the Naxalism cause as well as certain social activists.
HC clerk summoned with record of Patkar's plea to quash defamation case by KVIC chief
In the application filed on February 17, 2020, the Khadi Village and Industries (KVIC) chief alleged that Patkar had been continuously denying that she has ever issued such a press note, but in her high court petition seeking quashing of proceedings in another case, she made "judicial admission" of having issued the same.
Medha Patkar cross-examined by defence in 2002 assault case
Patkar was cross-examined before magistrate H H Gandhi by advocate Ajay Choksi, who appeared for one of the accused.
Medha Patkar seeks SIT probe into loans given to sugar factories
Patkar alleged that as per the preliminary report, 24 cooperative sugar factories were given loans when they did not fulfil the criteria.
Lok Sabha polls 2014: AAP's postergirl Medha Patkar indulges in unconventional campaigning style
Immersed in the issues of the people who come up to her, Medha Patkar often forgets the original purpose of campaigning: to ask people for votes.
Medha Patkar's entry makes Mumbai North East battle 'interesting'
What works to Patkar’s advantage is her work among slum dwellers, and there are 2 lakh slum dwellers living in the Mankhurd- Shivaji Nagar belt.
Medha Patkar’s AAP entry plan has Anna’s blessings
A recent discussion in Delhi between Patkar and Kejriwal has prompted a change of heart, and she may make an announcement as early as Wednesday.
Medha Patkar to decide on joining AAP today
Social Activist Medha Patkar has told ET that she has almost made up her mind to join active politics before the forthcoming elections.
Narendra Modi's development model is pro corporate: Medha Patkar
Medha Patkar termed Gujarat CM Narendra Modi's model of development as a "corporate model" where poor have lost their land to big corporate houses.
Narendra Modi's model of development is "corporate model", says Medha Patkar
Patkar alleged that the Gujarat chief minister is spreading lies in public meetings over the Sardar Sarovar Project on Narmada river.
Court imposes Rs 15,000 cost on Medha Patkar for non-appearance
A Delhi court today imposed a cost of Rs 15,000 on NBA activist Medha Patkar for not appearing before it in defamation cases filed by her.
Medha Patkar urges Mamata Banerjee to launch movements against UPA in a big way
Medha Patkar met West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday and urged her to strengthen her tirade against the UPA government.
Don't write off Lokpal agitation yet: Medha Patkar
"At present one should not draw this conclusion that Anna's agitation has failed. Many people are in favour of the movement even today," Patkar said.
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