Gujarat-based trust withdraws defamation suit against BBC over Modi documentary
- Gujarat-based trust Justice For All withdrew its defamation suit against BBC on September 3 over its 2023 Modi documentary.
- Justice Tushar Rao Gedela allowed the withdrawal, dismissing the proceedings as withdrawn.
- The NGO alleged the documentary made false, defamatory claims against PM Modi and Indian institutions.
- BBC’s India: The Modi Question focused on the 2002 Gujarat riots sparked controversy.
- The case was withdrawn over procedural issues, with liberty to file afresh.
Source: indianexpress.com
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