Sharma’s defamation case against Kishwar:Court orders inquiry
January 31, 2014
Ahmedabad, 31 January 2014
The lower court in Ahmedabad ordered an investigation under Section 202 of CrPC while hearing a defamation case filed by suspended IAS Pradeep Sharma against Delhi based social worker and writer Madhu Kishwar.
According to Section 202, a magistrate may order an investigation against an accused who is residing at a place beyond the area in which he exercises his jurisdiction for the purpose of deciding whether or not there is sufficient ground for proceeding.
In his complaint, Suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma alleged that Madhu tried to defame and tarnish his image. The defamation case seeks to start criminal proceedings under section 500 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and damages of Rs1 crore for wilful defamation.
Pradeep Sharma’s legal fight is represented by left leaning and anti-Modi NGO operator Mukul Sinha’s team of lawyers.
Next hearing of this case will be held in first week of March.
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