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Delhi court grants bail to Shashi Tharoor over 'scorpion' remark

The court was hearing a criminal defamation complaint filed against Tharoor by Delhi BJP leader Rajeev Babbar

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor speaks at 'Inspire the Champion in You-2019, in Kolkata, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Press Trust of India New Delhi

A Delhi court granted bail to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Friday on a complaint over his alleged 'scorpion' remarks referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal granted relief to Tharoor on a personal bond of Rs 20,000 after he appeared before the court and moved bail application.

The court was hearing a criminal defamation complaint filed against Tharoor by Delhi BJP leader Rajeev Babbar, who had said his religious sentiments were hurt by the Congress leader's statement.

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First Published: Jun 07 2019 | 10:35 AM IST

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