Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai is summoned by Delhi high court along with others in defamation case filed by the MP of BJD Pinaki Mishra on Wednesday.
Dehadrai accused Mishra of corruption. And also made use of defamatory words calling BJD MP “Canning Lane”, “Odia Babu” and “Dalal of Puri” etc.
Taking the note of the submissions, the bench of Jasmeet Singh issued summons to all defendants involved in the case.
What Happened?
As per the Pinaki Mishra’s suit, The MP earlier shared close friendship with the advocate’s close friend Mahua Moitra. Later due to personal differences, Jai Anant filed a complaint against TMC’s key leader. Under which he accused Moitra of corruption and bribery.
In his complaint, he further referred Pinaki Mishra as MP from Orissa. Who was a close aid of Mahua Moitra. Since November 2023, Jai Anant not only made series of allegations against Moitra, but he also accused those people with whom Mahua was close with which also included the complainant.
Later, the lawyer made series of tweets where the complainant, was repeatedly addressed with many names such as Canning Lane” / “Odia Babu” / “Dalal of Puri”. Along with the publication of criminal conspiracies. Further he also created the fake account by the name of “Chandrawami Pinaki Moitra”.
Thus, leading to the registration of the defamation complaint by the BJD MP.
What did the Court Say?
Meanwhile the court observed that since CBI looking into the matter of corruption, one should refrain from making any allegations in public.
Response of Jai Anant
During the hearing, the Mr. Anant provided the copy of the complaint of CBI to the court in sealed cover. Later assured the court that he would not make any statements against Pinaki Mishra being in a conspiracy against PM Narendra Modi.
