Legal notice issued over alleged defamatory remarks against CPI, C. Achutha Menon
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has issued a legal notice to an advocate and a private television channel over alleged defamatory remarks regarding the party and former Chief Minister C. Achutha Menon. The notice demands a public apology and financial compensation for the unsubstantiated claims.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between political accountability, media freedom, and the use of defamation laws in Indian political discourse.
A legal notice has been issued to advocate Jija James Mathew Kandathil and the private channel for allegedly making serious and baseless remarks against the Communist Party of India (CPI) and former Chief Minister C. Achutha Menon that were broadcast on a television programme.
The notice was issued by advocate M. Salahudeen on behalf of Rajaji Mathew Thomas, a member of the CPI national council and Kerala State executive committee, and Editor-in-Chief of Janayugom Publications Limited.
The legal notice is based on remarks allegedly made by Jija James Mathew Kandathil during a live programme aired by the channel on September 4.
According to the notice, serious allegations were made during the programme claiming that the CPI had received an office in Madras as consideration for the renewal of the Mullaperiyar agreement and that the alleged benefit had been secured by deceiving the people of the State.
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