MS Dhoni moves Madras HC for contempt proceedings against IPS officer
Former Indian Skipper MS Dhoni: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a former cricketer for India. Has asked the Madras High Court to begin contempt proceedings. And summons IPS officer G Sampath Kumar for his alleged comments on match-fixing against the Supreme Court. Also, specific senior attorneys. There is much about MS Dhoni to know. Also, Follow Stumps and Bails for Such news updates.
Despite being listed, the matter was not heard on Friday 4th November. When Sampath Kumar was the Inspector General of Police at the time. MS Dhoni filed a civil lawsuit to permanently enjoin him from making any statements. Which would associate him with match-fixing and spot-fixing of matches. He requested that the court order him to pay Rs 100 crore in damages.
When it came to notice: MS Dhoni
On March 18, 2014, the court issued an interim order preventing Sampath Kumar from criticizing MS Dhoni in any way. Despite the directive, Sampath Kumar allegedly submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court. Criticizing the legal system and the top attorney defending the State in the proceedings against him. The Madras High Court put the matter under notice and added it to it file in December 2021.
Sampath Kumar is accused of uttering comments against the judiciary in defiance of the court’s interim injunction from 2014. Which is why Dhoni filed the current contempt action on October 11 of this year. after receiving permission from Advocate-General R Shanmugam Sundaram on July 18th.
IPS officer involved:
Sampath Kumar has alleged that Dhoni is involved in the betting. Also in the match-fixing scandal of the 2013 IPL match.
Following his remark, Dhoni filed a defamation suit against a private Tv network and Sampath. In his 2021 plea, the former Indian Cricket Team captain sought court intervention to restrain Sampath and others from making defamatory remarks against him.
IPS officer G Sampath Kumar and MS Dhoni controversy
According to sources, Dhoni sued Sampath, a television media business, and others for defamation in the High Court in 2021. Over allegedly malicious statements and news stories alleging that he had participated in betting and match-fixing of IPL matches in 2013. He had aimed to prevent the defendants, including Kumar, who had initially looked into the IPL betting scandal. From making or disseminating false claims about him in connection with it. An interim order was issued at the time by Justice S Tamilvanan who is now retired. Prohibiting the defendants from uttering or publishing remarks against MS Dhoni.
In his motion for contempt, Dhoni claimed that he had acquired the Tamil Nadu Advocate General’s approval in July of this year to proceed with legal action against Sampath. He therefore pleaded with the High Court to call Sampath. On the other hand, the IPS officer had previously asked the court to dismiss. And invalidate the defamation lawsuit that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain had brought against him. In December 2021, he sent the Court his written arguments. Additionally, Sampath claimed in his submission that individuals were attempting to silence him by donning such a garment.
What is the Mudgal Committee report?
For those who are unfamiliar, the Mudgal Committee was a four-person panel. Led by a former High Court judge and comprised of the then-Additional Solicitor General of India. L Nageswara Rao, a senior attorney and a former cricket official. Nilay Dutta, tasked with conducting an impartial investigation into the allegations of corruption against BCCI President .N. Gurunath Meiyappan, the son-in-law of Srinivasan, India Cements, Jaipur IPS Cricket Private Ltd. The owner of the Rajasthan Royals franchise and the bigger mandate. Looking into claims of betting, spot-fixing, and player involvement in 2013 Indian Premier League games. The Mudgal committee’s report was kept secret by the Supreme Court nevertheless. Notably, the IPL suspended the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals for a number of years.
What is Defamation?
Whoever hurts the image of an individual either spoken or written form. Or by signs or by visible representations. Makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm. Or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm. Hampering the repo of that particular person in the false accusation.
The new contempt of court complaint lodged by the former captain of the Indian cricket team. concerns Sampath’s written response from December 2021. According to Dhoni, the officer’s comments about him were defamatory. Also, would constitute contempt of court because the court had issued an interim injunction.
