“PM Modi’s degree case: Gujarat court junks Kejriwal’s plea against nod to prosecute him in defamation complaint filed by Gujarat University”, Opindia, December 16, 2023:

“On Friday (15th December), a metropolitan court in Gujarat rejected Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea opposing criminal prosecution in the defamation complaint filed by Gujarat University. The metropolitan court observed that there is no need for prior approval for his trial in this case, as the remarks made by the politician do not seem to have been made as part of the discharge of official duty.

Notably, AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh are facing trial in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed by the registrar of Gujarat University Piyush Patel. The complaint pertains to their “sarcastic” and “derogatory” statements made in connection with PM Modi’s educational degree.

Citing provisions of Section 197 of the CrPC, Kejriwal had sought protection asserting that a sanction was required to initiate a trial against him because he is a public servant…..”

Read the full article at Opindia.com