Kerala CPI(M) leader P.K Sreemathy to file criminal and civil defamation cases over ‘fake pension’ campaign
Senior CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathy is initiating legal action against those spreading false claims that she is involved in a fraudulent pension scheme. She stated that the misinformation has caused significant distress to her and her family, and she is currently compiling evidence for criminal and civil defamation cases.
Why it matters
The case highlights the growing issue of digital misinformation and its impact on the reputations of public figures in the era of social media.
Former Kerala Health Minister and senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leader P.K. Sreemathy has decided to initiate criminal and civil defamation proceedings against those responsible for circulating a ‘false claim’ linking her to an alleged fraudulent pension case, saying the misinformation had caused serious damage to her reputation built over five decades of public life.
Speaking to The Hindu , Ms. Sreemathy said she had already submitted complaints to the Chief Minister, Home Minister, Director General of Police and other concerned authorities. In addition, she has instructed her lawyer to prepare petitions for criminal and civil defamation proceedings and compensation.
“The lawyer is preparing the document. We have to compile all the evidence, including digital records, before filing the petition. It may take about a week. Legal notices will be issued first,” she said.
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