Delhi businessman files criminal defamation case against Esha Gupta
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 21-07-2019
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A businessman filed a criminal defamation complaint in a Delhi court against Bollywood actor Esha Gupta after she accused him of sexual misconduct. The defamation complaint was filed by businessman Rohit Vig before Saket Court through senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa under sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code. The court admitted the case and posted the matter for August 28 for recording pre-summoning evidence of the complainant.
The businessman, through his complaint, also sought adequate compensation in his favour. "The mental agony caused to the complainant is continuing every day since close friends and colleagues are contacting him and his family on a continuous basis and expressed displeasure over the content posted by the accused," the plea said.
The complainant mentioned that many members of the public have been expressing doubts on the integrity and moral character of the complainant believing the false and defamatory statements to be true. Earlier this month, Esha, in a series of tweets, had accused the businessman of "raping her with his eyes" The actor had shared various posts and tweets of the alleged incident.