Delhi court junks Jain’s defamation complaint against BJP MP Swaraj

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New Delhi, Updated At : 04:05 AM Feb 21, 2025 IST

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A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, refusing to take cognisance of the matter.

“Cognisance declined. Dismissed,” Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal said while passing the order.

Jain had alleged that Swaraj made defamatory remarks against him during a television interview on October 5, 2023, that was watched by millions. He claimed that Swaraj falsely stated that Rs 3 crore were recovered from his house, along with 1.8 kg gold and 133 gold coins.

According to Jain, these statements were intended to defame him and gain undue political advantage. He also accused Swaraj of further maligning him by calling him corrupt and a fraud.

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