Interim Order 7

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CSDJ No. 73/26
Pranav Jain Vs. ANURAG GUPTA
21-09-2026
Present: Proxy counsel for counsel for plaintiff through VC
Proxy counsel for counsel for defendant through VC
Affidavit of admission/ denial of documents filed on
behalf of defendant through e-filing. Affidavit of admission/
denial of documents not filed on behalf of plaintiff despite
having given sufficient opportunities. Accordingly, the
opportunity of the plaintiff to file affidavit of admission/ denial
of documents stands closed.
From the pleadings of the parties, following issues are
being framed:
1. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to recover a sum of Rs. 10
lakhs towards damages on account of defamation caused by the
defendant? OPP
2. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to decree of mandatory
injunction thereby directing the defendant to remove the
defamotory contents and to tender unconditional apology to the
plaintiff? OPP
3. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to decree of permanent
injunction thereby restraining the defendant, their agents etc.
from circulating alleged defamatory contents to any third party?
OPP
4. Whether the imputation contained in the alleged defamatory
contents is covered under absolute privilege? OPD
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5. Whether the defamatory statement has not been published as
per law? OPD
6. Relief.
No other issue arises or pressed for by the parties.
Parties are directed to file their list of witnesses and
evidence by way of affidavit within 15 days from today with
advance copy to the opposite party.
Put up for payment of cost and PE on 21-12-2026.
(PANKAJ ARORA)
District Judge-16, Central District,
Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi/21-09-2026
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