‘Congress leaders should not speak abusively against CM Himanta’, Assam court’s big order, notice issued

Assam The heat of rhetoric in the politics has now reached the court. Kamrup Metro Civil Court has given a big order and has given a strict warning to the Congress leaders that they Himanta Biswa Sarma Refrain from making obscene or defamatory statements against him. While imposing an interim stay, the court has issued a notice to the concerned leaders and asked why this stay should not be made permanent.

This matter came to light after the press conference in which Congress leaders had made allegations regarding the alleged land ownership of the Chief Minister and his family. Now, after the intervention of the court, the political allegations and counter-allegations have come within the legal ambit, and all eyes are on the next hearing on March 9.

What is the decision of Assam Court?

Kamrup (Metro) Court of Assam has imposed an interim stay on the statements made against Himanta Biswa Sarma in the alleged land purchase case. The court of Kamrup (Metro)-based Civil Judge (Senior Division) Nayan Jyoti Sarma has given clear instructions to the Congress leaders not to make defamatory statements against the Chief Minister and his family regarding alleged land ownership. Action will be taken if this is done.

What is the matter?

Recently, Congress leaders had held a press conference and alleged that the Chief Minister had purchased a large amount of land in the name of his wife and family members. After these allegations, news was published in the newspapers. On behalf of the Chief Minister, it was said in the court that these allegations are false, malicious and damaging to the reputation.

Action against which leaders?

The Karup Court order has come on the case filed against Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi and others. Besides, two local newspapers have also been made parties in this case.

What did the court say?

Senior judge Nayan Jyoti Sarma said in her order that if the interim stay is not imposed, there is a possibility of miscarriage of justice and the possibility of many proceedings. The court has issued a show cause notice to the concerned leaders and asked why the interim stay should not be made permanent. The next hearing has been scheduled for March 9.

Why compensation of Rs 500 crore?

The Chief Minister had filed a case against the Congress leaders with a defamation claim of Rs 500 crore. He alleges that the allegations made in the press conference are not only political but also damaging to his personal reputation.

What are the legal and political implications of the court’s decision?

This is not just a matter of rhetoric versus defamation, but also of determining the legal limits of political allegations. If the court makes the interim stay permanent, it may also impact the language of political press conferences and allegations in future.

What next in this matter?

After the order of Kamrup Court, now everyone’s eyes are on the hearing on March 9. Will the Congress leaders present evidence to support their allegations or will the matter move towards a settlement? The next step in this conflict between politics and law will decide what will be the limits of making allegations in public life.