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Bhopal Court Fines Congress Leader Digvijay Singh Rs 1,000 in Defamation Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:02 PM
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The Bhopal MP‑MLA Court imposed a Rs 1,000 fine on Congress leader Digvijay Singh for not cross‑examining a witness in a defamation suit and directed further cross‑examination at the next hearing.
The MP‑MLA Court in Bhopal has levied a fine of Rs 1,000 on senior Congress figure Digvijay Singh in a pending defamation proceeding. The sanction was issued after the court observed that the plaintiff’s witness was not subjected to continuous cross‑examination during the hearing.
The bench noted that the failure to cross‑examine the witness impeded the plaintiff’s right to a thorough examination of evidence, prompting the monetary penalty. The fine is intended to ensure compliance with procedural requirements in the case.
In addition to the fine, the court ordered that the witness be cross‑examined at the next scheduled hearing, directing the plaintiff’s counsel to present a detailed rebuttal. The directive underscores the court’s emphasis on procedural fairness in defamation disputes.
The case remains under adjudication, with further proceedings expected to clarify the merits of the defamation claim against the political leader.
The bench noted that the failure to cross‑examine the witness impeded the plaintiff’s right to a thorough examination of evidence, prompting the monetary penalty. The fine is intended to ensure compliance with procedural requirements in the case.
In addition to the fine, the court ordered that the witness be cross‑examined at the next scheduled hearing, directing the plaintiff’s counsel to present a detailed rebuttal. The directive underscores the court’s emphasis on procedural fairness in defamation disputes.
The case remains under adjudication, with further proceedings expected to clarify the merits of the defamation claim against the political leader.