New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued a notice regarding the interim injunction application in connection with a civil defamation suit filed by Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati against Govindanand Saraswati.
Defamation charge on saint
The bench led by Justice Navin Chawla stated that the saints should not be concerned with defamation and suggested that respect and reputation are established through actions rather than legal battles.
Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati filed a civil defamation suit against Govindanand Saraswati on Monday based on accusations that Avimukteshwaranand is a "fake baba" and has received political support from the Indian National Congress Party.
Saint not affected by disputes
"A saint's true standing is not affected by such disputes, implying that the focus should be on the saint's conduct and character rather than seeking legal redress for defamation," the court observed.
Next hearing August 29
At the end of the hearing, the court issued a notice regarding the interim injunction application and scheduled the case for further hearing on August 29. (with Agency inputs)
