Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL against media for disclosing Swati Maliwal's identity in an assault case involving Arvind Kejriwal's aide, deeming it "publicity interstate litigation"
Delhi High Court expressed displeasure in hearing a PIL seeking action against media for disclosing Swati Maliwal's identity in an assault case allegedly involving Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar. The court termed the plea as "publicity interstate litigation" and dismissed it, stating that there was a political colour behind it. The court also questioned the petitioner's locus standi, as Maliwal herself was talking to media channels about the case.
May 31, 2024
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