Delhi Court Orders Woman to Pay Rs. 15 Lakh to Ex-Husband for Defamation
Shruti Mahapatra
A Delhi court has ordered a woman to pay Rs. 15 lakh to her ex-husband for defamation, citing harm to his reputation and professional life through false accusations and emails.
October 2024
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