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  • Delhi HC issues notices to BBC India, BBC UK
  • Defamation suit over documentary on PM Modi
  • Matter is to be heard on September 15

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BBC gets HC notice on defamation suit claiming its documentary cast slur on India's reputation

Besides the BBC (UK), Justice Sachin Datta also issued notice to the BBC (India) seeking its response on the suit filed by Gujarat-based NGO Justice for Trial.

BBC gets HC notice on defamation suit claiming its documentary cast slur on India's reputation

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a summons to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on a defamation suit filed by an NGO claiming that its documentary cast a slur on the reputation of India, its judiciary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Besides the BBC (UK), Justice Sachin Datta also issued notice to the BBC (India) seeking its response on the suit filed by Gujarat-based NGO Justice for Trial.

The plea said BBC (India) is the local operation office and BBC (UK) has released the documentary -- "India: The Modi Question" -- which has two episodes.

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the NGO, said the suit for defamation against the BBC is in relation to the documentary which has "defamed" India and the whole system including the judiciary.

He contended that the documentary also makes insinuations against the prime minister.

The high court said, "Issue notice to the respondents through all permissible modes" and listed it for further hearing on September 15.

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