Bombay High Court Reschedules Hearing for 90-Year-Old's Defamation Case to July 15
HC recalls order listing 90-year-old’s case in 2046, posts hearing on July 15
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The Bombay High Court has rescheduled a defamation suit hearing for 90-year-old Tariniben Desai and her daughter Dhvani Desai to July 15, after initially postponing it to 2046. The case involves allegations against former members of a housing society in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, regarding defamation and financial mismanagement.
- 01The Bombay High Court initially postponed a defamation suit to 2046 but has now rescheduled it to July 15.
- 02Tariniben Desai, a 90-year-old writer, and her daughter Dhvani are suing former members of their housing society for defamation.
- 03The Desais claim damages of ₹20 crore for loss of reputation and mental distress.
- 04The case involves allegations of harassment related to inflated repair expenses and wrongful labeling as 'defaulters'.
- 05The court emphasized the need for an apology to resolve the matter amicably.
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The Bombay High Court in Mumbai has recalled its previous order that postponed a defamation suit filed by Tariniben Desai, a 90-year-old writer, and her daughter Dhvani Desai, an animation filmmaker, to 2046. The court, led by Justice Jitendra Jain, criticized the lengthy delay, stating the case could be resolved through an apology. The Desais are seeking ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD) in damages from former members of the Shyam Co-operative Housing Society for defamation and mental distress. They allege that after questioning inflated repair costs, they were labeled as 'defaulters' and faced harassment for eight years. The court has now set the hearing for July 15.
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The rescheduling of the hearing could provide the Desais with an opportunity to address their grievances and seek justice, potentially affecting their reputation and financial standing.
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