The Delhi High Court issued summons to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on a defamation charge suit filed by a NGO claiming that its documentary that has been casted showcase as a slur on the reputation of India including its Judiciary and Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi.

Besides the UK hold BBC, Justice Sachin Datta also issued notice to the BBC (India) seeking its response on the suit filled by Gujarat-based NGO asking about Justice for Trial.

The plea said “BBC (India) is the local operation office and BBC (UK) has released the documentary — India: The Modi Question” — which has two episodes.

Harish Salve who is the senior advocate, appearing for the NGO, said ” BBC is in relation to the documentary which has defamed India and the whole system including the judiciary.”

It was also argued on behalf of the plaintiff that the documentary already made enough defamatory imputation and casted slur on the reputation of the country which therefore roused the heat of sentiments in the public.

After these certain controversial issues regarding the utmost defamation act the High Court stated “Issue will be noticed to the respondents through all permissible modes” and it will be listed upon for further hearing on September 15, 2023.