Activist Medha Patkar arrested in Delhi’s in VK Saxena defamation case.
Social activist Medha Patkar was from Delhi’s Nizauddin Railway Station on Friday following a non-bailable warrant issued against her by the Saket court in connection with the defamatory remarks against Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.
She will be produced before the court at 2 pm.
Medha Patkar’s troubles have deepened in the defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The court had earlier sentenced her to three months in jail but granted relief from imprisonment considering her age and health, releasing her on probation. One of the conditions was that she must pay Rs 10 lakh in compensation and comply with all court orders.
However, Patkar neither deposited the compensation nor appeared in court. She was directed to be present on 23 April but cited a High Court order as an excuse for her absence. Taking a stern view, the court has now issued a non-bailable warrant against her and ordered her to appear on 3 May.
If she fails to comply again, the court may impose a harsher sentence. The court remarked that Patkar is deliberately ignoring its orders and attempting to evade the judicial process.
