Proceedings against Kejriwal stayed by SC in two defamation cases

Aishwarya Dhakarey

18 April 2015 7:37 PM IST

  • Proceedings against Kejriwal stayed by SC in two defamation cases

    Much relief has come to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after two defamation cases have been put on hold by the Supreme Court on 17 April. The apex court stayed proceedings in the two cases after Mr Kejriwal challenged the validity of a law (Sections 499 and 500 of the IPC) that allows criminal proceedings in a defamation case. The court has issued a notice to the Centre and will take up...

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