Tarun Tejpal, Tehelka Asked To Pay Rs 2 Crore To Army Officer in Defamation Case
NDTV
The Delhi High Court has awarded Rs 2 crore to an Indian Army officer for the loss of reputation suffered by him on account of a 2001 "expose" alleging his involvement in corruption in defence procurement.
The Delhi High Court has awarded Rs 2 crore to an Indian Army officer for the loss of reputation suffered by him on account of a 2001 "expose" by a news portal, alleging his involvement in corruption in defence procurement.
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, while deciding a lawsuit by Major General M S Ahluwalia, on Friday directed that the amount shall be paid by Tehelka.Com, its owner M/s Buffalo Communications, its proprietor Tarun Tejpal and two reporters, Aniruddha Bahal and Mathew Samuel.
Stating that there can't be a more blatant case of causing serious harm to the reputation of an honest Army officer, the judge observed that an apology after 23 years of publication was "not only inadequate but is meaningless".
