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Bhopal Court Fines Digvijay Singh Rs 1,000 in Defamation Case, Orders Witness to Appear
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Bhopal MP‑MLA Court imposed a Rs 1,000 penalty on Congress leader Digvijay Singh in a defamation suit and directed the plaintiff’s witness to appear for cross‑examination at the next hearing.
The MP‑MLA Court in Bhopal ruled that Congress leader Digvijay Singh must pay a fine of Rs 1,000 in a defamation proceeding. The sanction was imposed after the plaintiff’s witness repeatedly failed to appear for cross‑examination.
The bench also instructed that the witness be produced at the next scheduled hearing, where the defence will be allowed to present its rebuttal.
The order underscores the court’s emphasis on ensuring that both parties cooperate with procedural requirements in civil litigation.
No further penalties or custodial measures were mentioned, and the case will continue on the next date set by the court.
The bench also instructed that the witness be produced at the next scheduled hearing, where the defence will be allowed to present its rebuttal.
The order underscores the court’s emphasis on ensuring that both parties cooperate with procedural requirements in civil litigation.
No further penalties or custodial measures were mentioned, and the case will continue on the next date set by the court.