Bombay High Court Quashes Order Against HDFC Bank CEO in Defamation Case
The Bombay High Court has quashed an order against HDFC Bank's CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan regarding a defamation complaint from the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. The HC noted the need for thorough complaint verification before a magistrate can issue a notice to the accused, asking the magistrate to proceed with necessary steps.
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The Bombay High Court recently overturned an order issued against HDFC Bank's managing director and CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, involved in a defamation case filed by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust.
Justice S M Modak emphasized the requirement for judicial verification of complaints before formal notices are directed towards defendants. In this instance, the Girgaon magistrate should have verified the defamation complaint before taking further action against Jagdishan.
The court's decision mandates verification of both the complainant and witnesses before proceeding. This ruling stems from the trust's accusations of bribery and cheating against the bank and its CEO.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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