Adani Group Sues Journalists Over Defamation Claims

The Gandhinagar Court has summoned journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar following defamation allegations by Adani Group, accusing them of propagating false narratives linked to land acquisitions in Assam. Notices require their appearance on September 20, as legal proceedings might advance to trial.

In a recent development, the Gandhinagar Court has issued summons to journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar after the Adani Group accused them of criminal defamation. The business giant claims that the journalists spread false information harmful to its reputation.

The court mandates a personal appearance from Sharma and Parulekar on September 20. The allegations originate from content shared by Sharma on YouTube and Parulekar on Twitter, which reportedly implicated Adani Group in alleged land acquisition controversies in Assam.

Adani Group has refuted these allegations, calling them misleading and citing a Gauhati High Court ruling that allegedly doesn't mention the company. If the case reaches trial, the accused could face penalties, including imprisonment.

(With inputs from agencies.)