Supreme Court dismisses Sukhbir Singh Badal's plea to quash defamation complaint
This case involves a petition by Sukhbir Singh Badal to quash a criminal defamation complaint filed by Rajinder Pal Singh, an Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ) spokesperson, alleging that Badal made defamatory statements linking AKJ to the terrorist organization Babbar Khalsa International.
Petitioner: Sukhbir Singh Badal; Respondent: Rajinder Pal Singh; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya (High Court of Punjab and Haryana).
- The petition was filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the complaint under Section 499 IPC and the summoning order dated 04.03.2020.
- The document outlines the arguments of both parties regarding the maintainability of the complaint, the identity of the defamed group, and jurisdiction.
- The document ends at paragraph 6, stating that the Court has considered the submissions, but does not contain the final order, relief granted, or any directions.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal's Plea To Quash Defamation Complaint By AKJ Leader |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | SUKHBIR SINGH BADAL v RAJINDER PAL SINGH|Diary No. 35327-2026", |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |