BBC gets HC notice on defamation suit for its documentary on PM Narendra Modi

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a summons to the UK’s media organisation British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on a defamation suit claiming that its recently released 2-part documentary on Gujarat riots cast a slur on the reputation of India, its judiciary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Besides the BBC (UK), Justice Sachin Datta also issued notice to the BBC (India) seeking its response on the suit filed by Gujarat-based NGO Justice for Trial.

The plea said BBC (India) is the local operation office and BBC (UK) has released the documentary — “India: The Modi Question” — which has two episodes.