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Crime
Mary Kom’s ex‑husband Onner Kom files criminal defamation suit, seeks apology
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM
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Onner Kom, the former spouse of boxer Mary Kom, has lodged a criminal defamation case against her and is demanding a public apology.
Onner Kom, who was previously married to Olympic‑medalist boxer Mary Kom, has taken legal action by filing a criminal defamation case against her. The filing seeks an official apology from the boxer, alleging that her statements have damaged his reputation.
The complaint was submitted to the appropriate law‑enforcement authorities, marking a rare legal confrontation between the sports icon and her former husband. No details of the alleged defamatory remarks have been disclosed publicly.
Legal experts note that criminal defamation under Indian law carries the possibility of imprisonment, making the case potentially serious for the accused. Both parties have not commented further, and the matter will now proceed through the judicial process.
The development adds a new dimension to the public narrative surrounding Mary Kom, who is widely celebrated for her achievements in boxing and recent television appearances. The outcome of the case could influence how personal disputes intersect with public personas in India.
The complaint was submitted to the appropriate law‑enforcement authorities, marking a rare legal confrontation between the sports icon and her former husband. No details of the alleged defamatory remarks have been disclosed publicly.
Legal experts note that criminal defamation under Indian law carries the possibility of imprisonment, making the case potentially serious for the accused. Both parties have not commented further, and the matter will now proceed through the judicial process.
The development adds a new dimension to the public narrative surrounding Mary Kom, who is widely celebrated for her achievements in boxing and recent television appearances. The outcome of the case could influence how personal disputes intersect with public personas in India.