The Delhi High Court on Monday summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav posted the matter on April 28.
"Let the plaint be registered as a suit. Issue summons to the defendant (Tharoor). List before the joint registrar on April 28," said the court.
In his suit, Mr Chandrasekhar claimed Shashi Tharoor made false and defamatory statements at various public fora in April, 2024 that severely damaged his professional and personal reputation.