Criminal Defamation Case – Accused Convicted
Vanathi Srinivasan, Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and National President of Mahila Morcha, BJP, has welcomed the judgment delivered by the Hon’ble XVII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet, in the criminal defamation proceedings initiated under CC No: 4975/2017 and CC No: 4976/2017, in which the accused have been convicted under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code.
Over the years, Vanathi Srinivasan was subjected to false, malicious, and unfounded allegations circulated through social media with the intention of damaging her reputation and misleading the public. Fabricated claims attempted to link her and her family with alleged financial irregularities concerning Zylog Systems India Limited, along with other baseless accusations of corruption and abuse of influence.
Despite issuing clarifications and legal notice, the defamatory campaign continued, following which she pursued the matter through due legal process with patience and resolve.
The Hon’ble Court has now found the accused guilty in two separate criminal defamation cases, holding that the statements made were defamatory, devoid of factual basis, and made with malicious intent.
Responding to the judgment, Vanathi Srinivasan stated that the verdict is not merely a personal vindication but reinforces an important public principle that truth matters, reputation matters, and misuse of social media has consequences. She further stated that the case was never just a personal battle, but a stand against false propaganda and character assassination, and that the verdict reaffirms that accountability will prevail and no individual is above the law.
She reiterated her commitment to continue public service with honesty and integrity and expressed sincere gratitude to all those who stood by her and trusted the truth.
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