The Bombay High Court has passed an interim order restraining both the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Trust and former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh from publishing or circulating allegedly defamatory statements against each other, amid an ongoing legal dispute.
The order was issued by Justice Milind N. Jadhav while hearing a defamation suit filed by the Trust. The case arises from a series of allegations and counter-allegations between the parties, including emails and media interviews that the Trust claims harmed its reputation.
Ashutosh Brahmachari, the first informant in the case, has filed the petition through AOR Saurabh Ajay Gupta, arguing that the High Court failed to adequately consider the severity of the allegations against Swami.
As an interim measure, the Court directed both sides to refrain from publishing or republishing the disputed statements in the media until further hearings. The restriction applies equally to the Trust and Singh, ensuring that neither party escalates the dispute through public communication.
Importantly, the Court clarified that this gag order is temporary and does not prejudice the legal rights or arguments of either side. Both parties remain free to pursue their claims and defenses through proper legal channels.
The dispute stems from a broader conflict within the Trust, involving allegations of misconduct, financial irregularities, and internal power struggles following Singh’s removal from his position.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing, where the Court will consider the interim reliefs in greater detail and decide on the next course of action.
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