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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Delhi court closes defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia after apology to coach
NEW DELHI: Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday closed the defamation case against Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia after he tendered an unconditional apology to coach Naresh Dahiya. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal officially compounded the matter. 'I tender my unconditional apology to Naresh Dahiya for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during the agitation, in public view,' read Punia's written apology. Advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal, along with Ravinder Singh and Lovinder Chaudhary, appeared for the complainant. Advocate Tushar Giri, representing Punia, confirmed that the matter was settled amicably following the apology. The complaint stemmed from Punia's remarks during a May 10, 2023 press conference, where he referred to a rape case once registered against Dahiya. Dahiya clarified he had been acquitted in 2019. The court had earlier observed the remarks appeared malicious and made a prima facie case under Sections 499 and 500 IPC.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Court compounds defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday compounded a defamation case against Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology. Coach Naresh Dahiya filed the case against Punia. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal compounded the matter on Thursday. A detailed court order has yet to be uploaded. ' I tender my unconditional apology to Mr. Naresh Dahiya for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during the agitation, in public view,' the apology reads. Advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal, along with advocates Ravinder Singh and Lovinder Chaudhary, is counsel for the complainant. Advocate Rexwal said that the matter has been compounded after Bajrang Punia gave his written apology. Advocate Tushar Giri, counsel for Punia said that after tendering of apology, matter was settled between the parties and complaint was compounded. Earlier, Punia was granted bail by the court after his physical appearance. The Court on August 3, 2023, issued a summons to Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia. Through a criminal defamation complaint, the complainant or Coach Naresh Dahiya, stated that during the protest at Jantar Mantar on May 10, 2023, Bajrang Punia made defamatory remarks against him in a press conference. The Court had noted that, the relevant extracts reveal that the accused Bajrang Punia had referred a rape case ongoing against the complainant (Naresh Dahiya) in Tis Hazari Court. The accused allegedly referred to the complainant by name and stated that the complainant has no credibility to oppose the protest as he was himself facing a rape case. But during recording of statement complainant categorically deposed that he was acquitted in the said rape case in 2019 itself and the said fact was well known to the accused as well, who is a part of the same fraternity. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal, while issuing summons to Bajrang Punia, had said that on a consideration of the complaint, supporting documents and presummoning evidence, I am of the prima facie view that all the ingredients of defamation are made out. He further said that the statement made in the press conference appeared to be malicious and not made in good faith. In view of the same, let the accused, Bajrang Punia, be summoned to commission an offence punishable under Section 499 read with Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code. However, the Court clarified that at the stage of summoning, it is fairly settled that the Court is not required to conduct a comparative analysis of the possible defences that the accused may take. It was submitted that the fact of acquittal was well known, and a malicious attack was made by the accused to tarnish the reputation and credibility of the complainant to dissuade him from supporting the WFI President in the protest. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Delhi high court issues notice to NIA over Tahawwur Rana's plea to speak with family
The Patiala House Court in Delhi on Wednesday issued a notice to the NIA on a plea filed by Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, seeking permission to talk to his family under jail regulations. Special NIA (National Investigation Agency) judge Chanderjit Singh directed the investigating body to respond to Rana's application and also sought a report from the Tihar Jail authorities. Rana will remain in judicial custody till June 6, with his next hearing on the matter scheduled for June 4, reported ANI. Also Read: NIA questions Tahawwur Rana on ISI's set-up in Karachi, Nepal Rana had filed a plea to speak with his family over the phone while in NIA custody earlier. However, the request was denied after the NIA opposed it, claiming that any such contact would risk sensitive information being leaked during an ongoing investigation. Rana's lawyer, Piyush Sachdeva, had argued that as a foreign national, he had a fundamental right to contact his family, who were concerned about his well-being in jail. The NIA, in their investigation against Tahawwur Rana in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, collected voice and handwriting samples from the accused. Also Read: If US can extradite Tahawwur Rana, why can't Pakistan hand over Lakhvi, Hafiz Saeed: Indian diplomat Rana complied with the court's directives and provided handwriting samples by writing various alphabets and numerical characters. The special NIA court had also granted approval to the investigating body to collect the 64-year-old's voice samples. Following Tahawwur Rana's extradition from the United States, the terror attack accused was placed under NIA custody in New Delhi, where investigators are conducting a probe into his role during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. The terror strikes, which were orchestrated by the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed over 170 lives and left hundreds injured.
Canada Standard
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Canada Standard
26/11 Conspiracy Case: Tahawwur Rana moves Court for family interaction
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 conspiracy case, has petitioned the Patiala House Court for permission to communicate with his family. Currently in judicial custody, he has requested access to jail-provided facilities for family interaction, in accordance with regulations. To facilitate this request, Rana has submitted a fresh application before the NIA court, which is set for hearing tomorrow before Special NIA Judge Chander Jit Singh. Previously, the court had denied his plea to speak with his family over the phone while he was in NIA custody. His lawyer, Piyush Sachdeva, argued that, as a foreign national, Rana has a fundamental right to contact his family, who are concerned about his well-being in custody. However, the NIA opposed the request, citing the ongoing investigation and the risk of sensitive information being disclosed. Recently, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) collected voice and handwriting samples from Rana, who was extradited from the United States. He provided handwriting specimens by writing various alphabets and numerical characters. Advocate Sachdeva confirmed that Rana fully complied with the court's directive to submit these samples. The Special NIA Court recently granted approval for the NIA to obtain voice and handwriting samples from Rana, a 64-year-old Canadian businessman of Pakistani origin. He was extradited from the United States in connection with his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Following his extradition, he was placed under NIA custody in New Delhi, where investigators are probing his suspected links to the perpetrators of the attack. The 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes, orchestrated by the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed over 170 lives and left hundreds injured. Rana's extradition and interrogation form part of India's ongoing efforts to bring all conspirators of the attack to justice. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
26/11 Conspiracy Case: Tahawwur Rana moves Court for family interaction
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 conspiracy case, has petitioned the Patiala House Court for permission to communicate with his family. Currently in judicial custody, he has requested access to jail-provided facilities for family interaction, in accordance with regulations. To facilitate this request, Rana has submitted a fresh application before the NIA court, which is set for hearing tomorrow before Special NIA Judge Chander Jit Singh. Previously, the court had denied his plea to speak with his family over the phone while he was in NIA custody. His lawyer, Piyush Sachdeva, argued that, as a foreign national, Rana has a fundamental right to contact his family, who are concerned about his well-being in custody. However, the NIA opposed the request, citing the ongoing investigation and the risk of sensitive information being disclosed. Recently, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) collected voice and handwriting samples from Rana, who was extradited from the United States. He provided handwriting specimens by writing various alphabets and numerical characters. Advocate Sachdeva confirmed that Rana fully complied with the court's directive to submit these samples. The Special NIA Court recently granted approval for the NIA to obtain voice and handwriting samples from Rana, a 64-year-old Canadian businessman of Pakistani origin. He was extradited from the United States in connection with his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Following his extradition, he was placed under NIA custody in New Delhi, where investigators are probing his suspected links to the perpetrators of the attack. The 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes, orchestrated by the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed over 170 lives and left hundreds injured. Rana's extradition and interrogation form part of India's ongoing efforts to bring all conspirators of the attack to justice. (ANI)
