A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta noted Khera’s repeated apologies in other defamation matters, and said an offence cannot be wished away.
Justice Gavai during the brief hearing today remarked, “Anyways now you go on apologising”, with Justice Mehta weighing in saying, “Trying to wish away the offence”.
When Khera’s counsel, Senior Advocate Salman Khurshid sought time to file a rejoinder, the bench said it was not inclined to entertain the matter.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh, submitted that with the chargesheet ready, the trial must proceed.
Source: Barandbench
