In a significant legal development, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the current Chief Minister Atishi have approached the Supreme Court to contest a ruling by the Delhi High Court regarding a defamation case. The case stems from remarks made by Kejriwal concerning the exclusion of the Agarwal community from the electoral roll.
The Delhi High Court had previously refused to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed by BJP leader Rajeev Babbar against Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The court stated that the allegations made by AAP against the BJP were defamatory and aimed at tarnishing the Safron party's reputation for political gain.
Following this ruling, the High Court directed Kejriwal, Atishi, and other party members to appear before the trial court. In response to this decision, they have now escalated the matter to the Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear their petition on Friday, September 27.
The controversy began when Kejriwal's comments regarding the voting list and the Agarwal community sparked outrage, leading to the defamation suit. The High Court's findings reinforced the position that the remarks were intended to discredit the BJP.
This case highlights ongoing tensions between the AAP and the BJP in Delhi's political landscape, as both parties continue to engage in a war of words leading up to the upcoming elections. The outcome of the Supreme Court's hearing could have significant implications for both leaders and their party's political strategies moving forward.
