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Crime
Delhi High Court dismisses criminal defamation case against senior advocate Pinaki Misra
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:24 AM
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The Delhi High Court has set aside the criminal defamation proceedings filed against senior advocate Pinaki Misra, clearing him of the charges.
The Delhi High Court has quashed the criminal defamation suit that had been lodged against senior advocate Pinaki Misra. In its order, the bench found the petition lacking sufficient grounds to proceed and therefore dismissed the case.
The proceedings, filed under the criminal defamation provisions of the Indian Penal Code, had kept the senior lawyer under legal scrutiny for several weeks. By setting aside the case, the court has removed any pending criminal liability for Misra.
Legal commentators note that the decision highlights the judiciary's careful approach to defamation claims, especially when they involve public figures. Pinaki Misra, a well‑known member of the legal fraternity, welcomed the verdict, describing it as a vindication of his professional reputation.
The proceedings, filed under the criminal defamation provisions of the Indian Penal Code, had kept the senior lawyer under legal scrutiny for several weeks. By setting aside the case, the court has removed any pending criminal liability for Misra.
Legal commentators note that the decision highlights the judiciary's careful approach to defamation claims, especially when they involve public figures. Pinaki Misra, a well‑known member of the legal fraternity, welcomed the verdict, describing it as a vindication of his professional reputation.