CPI(M) leader files defamation notice against Congress district panchayat member
A CPI(M) leader has filed a defamation notice against a Congress district panchayat member, seeking ₹50 lakh in damages. The dispute stems from social media posts that allegedly tarnished the leader's public image.
Why it matters
This highlights the increasing use of legal action to address political conflicts and defamation occurring on social media platforms.
CPI(M) leader serves defamation notice on Congress district panchayat member left K.P. Udayabhanu FILE PHOTO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/mxrzys/article71611953.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/06tvptudayabhanu LEJUKAMAL The legal notice follows a case registered against Sreena Devi Kunjamma based on a complaint lodged by K.P. Udayabhanu, alleging that she attempted to tarnish his public image and personal life through social media. PATHANAMTHITTA Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State committee member K.P. Udayabhanu has sent a legal notice to Sreena Devi Kunjamma, an elected member of the Pathanamathitta District Panchayat, demanding ₹50 lakh as compensation for alleged defamatory remarks made against him on social media. The legal notice follows a case registered by the Adoor police against Ms.
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