Arvind Kejriwal put on trial for defamation

New Delhi: AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal was on Friday put on trial by a Delhi court on charges of defamation on a complaint filed against him by Nitin Gadkari after he refused to settle the issue with the BJP leader.

“After careful consideration of the entire material on record, in my opinion, there is sufficient material to establish a prima facie case against accused (Kejriwal) under section 499/500 (defamation) of the IPC,” Metropolitan Magistrate Gomati Manocha said.

After the court framed the notice, the former Delhi CM pleaded not guilty to the offence and claimed trial. The court, however, allowed Mr Kejriwal’s plea in which he sought exemption from personal appearance till further orders.