Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani has filed a defamation case in the Delhi High Court against NDTV over its reports on ongoing CBI and Enforcement Directorate investigations involving companies linked to his business group.
Ambani told the court that NDTV published around 72 reports in recent months that damaged his reputation and business image. His lawyers claimed the reports were unfair and presented allegations as facts.
During the hearing, Ambani’s legal team also alleged that the Adani Group, is interested in companies linked to the Reliance ADA Group. The lawyers argued that the NDTV reports were part of a targeted campaign against him.
The Delhi High Court issued notices to NDTV, its parent company AMG Media Networks, and NDTV CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal, asking them to respond to the allegations. However, the court did not pass any immediate order and will hear the matter again in July.
Ambani’s lawyers said many reports directly used his name even though the investigations were against certain group companies and not him personally. They argued this created a negative public perception and harmed his image.
The suit seeks damages of more than ₹2 crore. Ambani has told the court that any compensation awarded in the case will be donated to charity.
The reports under dispute are linked to investigations by the CBI and ED into alleged financial irregularities involving Reliance Group companies.
The Delhi High Court is expected to hear the matter in detail during the next hearing scheduled for July 18.
NDTV has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit.
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