New Delhi: On the suggestion of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Nusli Wadia on Monday in the Supreme Court withdrew the defamation cases against Ratan Tata.
Chief Justice Bobde appreciated Wadia Group chairman’s response on the suggestion. “We appreciate it,” said a bench headed by Chief Justice and comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant.
Tata’s counsel also made a statement in the apex court that there was no intention to defame Wadia.
Last week, the apex court observed that the court is not aware of what is the reason behind these allegation and this case.
“Both of you should talk,” said Bobde. The court insisted that the suggestion is a view, as it is not any law in this matter.
Wadia had initiated criminal defamation proceedings after his removal as independent director in a Tata company after the unfolding of the Cyrus Mistry episode.
Tata had consistently maintained that there was no intention to defame. Senior advocate C.A. Sundaram told the court that his client is willing to withdraw the case if the opposite party withdraws the allegations. (IANS)