New Delhi: Zee News Editor Sudhir Chaudhary today filed a defamation complaint against Congress MP Naveen Jindal for averments made against him in the FIR of alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid case and in a press statement here.
Chaudhary told the court that in the FIR lodged against him in the alleged extortion bid case, it was “averred” that as the CEO of Live India channel, he had carried out a fake sting operation.
Seeking a date for pre-summoning evidence, Chaudhary’s counsel Vijay Aggarwal said the averment in the FIR was false as no charge sheet was filed against Chaudhary in that matter.
He argued before Metropolitan Magistrate Jay Thareja that the court is duty bound to take cognisance of the matter and examine the complainant on oath.
After hearing arguments, the court fixed the matter for January for its order on the issue of taking cognisance of the complaint.
“Fresh written complaint filed under section 200 CrPC alleging commission of offence under section 499 (defamation) of IPC. Arguments on the point of taking cognisance have been heard. Put up for orders on taking cognisance and if required, further proceeding on January 3, 2013,” the magistrate said.
The counsel also said the second cause of action for filing the defamation case was the comments made in a press conference here by Jindal.
He said that in the press conference it was alleged that the Broadcast Editors’ Association (BEA) had called Chaudhary and he had made a submission before it after which he was removed.
He said his client had never gone to the BEA nor made any representations to the association.
“Allegations against me are defamatory in nature,” the counsel argued
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will start their 2013 campaign against Delhi Daredevils in the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, April 3.
The sixth edition of the IPL will also witness the debut of Sunrisers Hyderabad, previously known as Deccan Chargers. Sunrisers will take on Pune Warriors at home in their first match, April 5.
The tournament will be played in the same format as the 2012 edition.
Each of the nine participating teams will play the other eight twice, at home and away. The top four teams, at the end of the round-robin stage May 19, 2013, will qualify for the play-offs.
The qualifier 1 and eliminator games will be played at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – the home ground of Chennai Super Kings – May 21 and 22.
The qualifier 2 and the final will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata – May 24 and and 26.
The tournament will be played at 11 venues – nine home venues, Dharmasala and Ranchi. The last two ‘home’ games of the Kings XI Punjab will be played at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. The Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium Complex at Ranchi, will host the last two ‘home’ games of the Kolkata Knight Riders.
“The countdown to PEPSI IPL 2013 has begun. We are poised to witness a competition that will be as, if not more, spectacular, than its predecessors,” said IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla.
