Defamation Complaint by AIADMK's Babu Murugavel Against Tamil Nadu Speaker M Appavu Quashed: Madras High Court

In a significant ruling concerning defamation under the BNSS, 2023, the court has provided essential clarifications regarding who qualifies as a “person aggrieved” in defamation cases. This judgment highlights the importance of legal standing when filing complaints. Case Overview The case involved R.M. Babu Murugavel, a member and Joint Secretary of the legal wing of the AIADMK party, who filed a defamation complaint against Mr. Appavu, a politician who allegedly…