Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, prima facie, made defamatory statements against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Medha Somaiya, a Mumbai court held while issuing summons to the Sena leader in a defamation case filed by her.
Metropolitan Magistrate (Sewree court) P.I. Mokashi had issued summons to Mr. Raut on Thursday, and the detailed order was made available on Friday. The Magistrate has directed the Sena leader to appear before the court by July 4.
The issuance of a process marks the beginning of criminal proceedings before a metropolitan or judicial magistrate based on a complaint lodged by an individual. Once the process is issued, the accused person has to appear before the court.
