Politicians Must Tolerate Political Humour; Satirical Criticism Not Necessarily Defamation: Delhi High Court In Raghav Chadha Case

Nupur Thapliyal

1 July 2026 1:25 PM IST

  • Politicians Must Tolerate Political Humour; Satirical Criticism Not Necessarily Defamation: Delhi High Court In Raghav Chadha Case

    The Delhi High Court has ruled that politicians must tolerate political humour and that satirical criticism does not necessarily amount to defamation. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 599]Justice Subramonium Prasad said that humor about change in political party alliances, governance or policies are a part and parcel of politics. Further, any action by a politician belonging to any political party will...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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