Delhi High Court Summons AAP Leader in Defamation Case Filed by Deputy CM
HC summons Bharadwaj in defamation suit filed by Delhi deputy CM
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The Delhi High Court has summoned Saurabh Bharadwaj, president of the Aam Aadmi Party, in a defamation suit initiated by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma. The suit alleges Bharadwaj made defamatory social media posts regarding Verma's alleged influence in a sexual assault case involving a school.
- 01The defamation suit was filed by Parvesh Verma against Saurabh Bharadwaj for posts made on May 15 and 16.
- 02Verma claims the posts falsely accused him of corruption and nepotism related to a private school trust worth nearly ₹500 crore.
- 03The High Court has scheduled a hearing for September 7, 2026, to address the case.
- 04The allegations stem from a complaint regarding the sexual assault of a three-year-old girl at a school in Janakpuri, Delhi.
- 05The accused in the assault case, a 57-year-old staff member, was arrested but granted bail shortly after.
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The Delhi High Court has summoned Saurabh Bharadwaj, the president of the Aam Aadmi Party, in a defamation lawsuit filed by Parvesh Verma, the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. The suit arises from social media posts made by Bharadwaj on May 15 and 16, which Verma claims are 'false, malicious, and highly defamatory.' Verma alleges that Bharadwaj accused him of misusing his ministerial position to favor a private school trust, valued at nearly ₹500 crore, and suggested that he was involved in a case concerning the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl at the school. The High Court's Joint Registrar, Gagandeep Jindal, has set the case for a hearing on September 7, 2026, for further proceedings. The allegations against Verma have reportedly tarnished his reputation and standing in the public eye. The incident that triggered the lawsuit involves a complaint lodged by the mother of the child, who alleged that her daughter was assaulted during school hours shortly after her admission.
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The case could significantly affect the public perception of political figures involved and the ongoing investigation into the alleged sexual assault.
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