Delhi High Court Orders TMC Leader to Apologize and Pay Rs 50 Lakh for Defamatory Tweets

The Delhi High Court has directed TMC leader Saket Gokhale to apologize and pay Rs 50 lakh to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri for defamatory tweets regarding the purchase of a property in Switzerland. The court noted the tweets were irresponsible and lacked due verification, damaging Puri’s reputation.

The Delhi High Court has directed TMC leader Saket Gokhale to issue a public apology and pay Rs 50 lakh in damages to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri. The case involves defamatory tweets by Gokhale concerning Puri's purchase of a property in Switzerland.

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, presiding over the defamation lawsuit, restrained Gokhale, a Member of Parliament, from further derogatory publications on social media. The tweets were deemed as targeting BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri in an irresponsible manner without proper verification.

The court highlighted that the documents provided by Puri explained the legitimate source of funds for the property purchase. While noting the significant reputational damage caused, the court mandated an apology and substantial monetary compensation as minimal redressal. Gokhale's continued defiance was also criticized.

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