The case was fixed for cross-examination of the NBA leader by V K Saxena, President of the Ahmedabad-based NGO, National Council of Civil Liberties (NCCL), who allegedly had got published an article against her and the NGO.
However, her lawyer failed to appear in the court which was also scheduled to hear two defamation cases filed by Saxena against Patkar.
The court asked Patkar to ensure her lawyer's presence on the next date of hearing on August 27.
"You (Patkar) should ensure that your counsel will be present on the next date and tell him in advance about the next date of the hearing. Put up the matter for August 27," Metropolitan Magistrate Tyagita Singh said.
The NBA leader had filed a defamation suit for publication of an article 'True Face of Medha Patkar and her NBA' in 2000 allegedly at the behest of Saxena against whom the court has already framed charges. (more)