The High Court today heard the appeal filed by Tejpal and Bahal against the single-judge’s order.
A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora heard the matter and said that in cases like these, the major relief is the apology and it should be published by Tejpal and Bahal in a major English newspaper.
The Court also took note of the submissions made by Senior Advocates Sidharth Luthra and Pramod Kumar Dubey that Tejpal and Bahal cannot afford to pay such a huge amount.
Meanwhile, Ahluwalia’s counsel argued that the officer lived with stigma for nearly 22 years and a mere apology is not enough. He said that Tejpal and Bahal must deposit a substantial amount
Source: Barandbench
