Remarks against PM Modi: Congress leader Tharoor moves SC in defamation case

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sought an urgent Supreme Court hearing against a Delhi High Court decision that refused to quash defamation proceedings over his 'scorpion on Shivling' remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The High Court had deemed the remarks defamatory and directed Tharoor to appear before the trial court.

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Shashi Tharoor

Indian politician, diplomat, and author (born 1956)
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Indian National Congress

Indian political party
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Delhi High Court

High Court for NCT of Delhi
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Supreme Court of India

Highest court of jurisdiction in India
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Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sought an urgent Supreme Court hearing against a Delhi High Court decision that refused to quash defamation proceedings over his...
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