Defamation Case Against Advocate: Damages Awarded For False Allegations: Delhi District Court

In a significant defamation case, Ms. Kanchan Bala, an advocate based in Delhi, filed a suit for defamation against Sh. Sushil Garg and Sh. Mukesh Garg, seeking damages of Rs. 10,00,000 for the harm caused to her reputation. The plaintiff claims that the defendants made defamatory statements about her professional conduct. The background to the case dates back to October 2016 when the defendants approached the plaintiff for legal representation…