Janata Dal (S) MLA and former Minister S.R. Mahesh has filed a defamation case against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri, who earlier served as Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru.
Advocate Arun Kumar, who is representing Mr. Mahesh, told reporters here on Sunday that a petition had been filed in the court of Second Additional District Judge in Mysuru seeking damages of ₹1 crore for allegedly defaming the JD (S) leader. Taking cognisance of the petition, the court had asked Ms. Sindhuri, who is now Commissioner, Muzrai Department, to reply by October 20, 2022, he said.
