Mere Averments in Pleadings Made to Prosecute or Defend a Case Do Not Amount to Defamation: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that mere allegations or averments made by a party in court pleadings, either to prosecute or defend a case, do not amount to the offence of defamation. The Court clarified that statements made during judicial proceedings are protected and cannot automatically lead to criminal liability for defamation. Bench and Author of Judgment The judgment was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, who emphasized the…