Bombay High Court Adjourns Defamation Case of 90-Year-Old Until 2046
HC puts off hearing of 90-yr-old’s case till 2046, calls it an ego battle
Hindustan Times
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The Bombay High Court has postponed a defamation suit filed by 90-year-old Tariniben Desai and her daughter Dhvani Desai until 2046, deeming it an ego battle. The case relates to a dispute over repairs in their housing society in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, where they seek ₹20 crore in damages for alleged defamation and harassment.
- 01The Bombay High Court adjourned the defamation case until 2046, calling it an ego battle.
- 02Tariniben Desai, a 90-year-old writer, and her daughter seek ₹20 crore in damages.
- 03The dispute stems from allegations of defamation regarding maintenance payments in their housing society.
- 04The court suggested an apology could resolve the matter, which the plaintiffs refused.
- 05The Desais' lawyer plans to challenge the court's decision.
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The Bombay High Court in Mumbai has adjourned a defamation suit filed by Tariniben Desai, a 90-year-old prominent Gujarati writer, and her daughter Dhvani Desai, an animation film-maker, until 2046. The court, led by Justice Jitendra Jain, characterized the case as an 'ego battle' that could be resolved with an apology. The Desais are suing members of the managing committee of the Shyam Co-operative Housing Society for ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD) over alleged defamation and harassment related to maintenance payments. The dispute began after the Desais questioned inflated repair costs, leading to accusations of being 'defaulters' despite having paid their dues. The court emphasized that the case should not take precedence due to the plaintiffs' age, stating that it clogs the judicial system. The Desais' lawyer, Swaraj Jadhav, expressed intentions to challenge the court's ruling.
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The prolonged legal battle may discourage residents from voicing concerns about housing society management, impacting their rights and community dynamics.
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