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22 February 
Rohini Sindhuri Faces Setback as High Court Rejects Petition to Quash Defamation Case Filed by IPS Officer D. Roopa Moudgil; Magistrate Court Proceedings to Continue
Bengaluru: In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between IPS officer D. Roopa Moudgil and IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri, Rohini Sindhuri has faced a major setback. The petition she had filed seeking to quash the defamation case lodged against her by D. Roopa has been dismissed by the High Court. Consequently, the defamation proceedings against Rohini Sindhuri will continue before the Magistrate Court.
Background of the Case
Alleging that defamatory statements were made against her, D. Roopa had filed a private complaint against Rohini Sindhuri at the 7th ACMM Court in Bengaluru. Rohini Sindhuri had challenged this complaint in the High Court, seeking to have it quashed. However, the High Court has now rejected her petition, allowing the case to proceed further.
Details of D. Roopa Moudgil’s Complaint
Date of Statement: On February 19, 2023, Rohini Sindhuri reportedly made statements to the media.
Social Media: The statements were later shared on her ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account. D. Roopa has alleged that the post contained defamatory accusations against her.
Viral Post: The post reportedly reached approximately 1.8 lakh (180,000) views, drawing significant attention online.
Transfer as Punishment: D. Roopa has claimed that following Rohini Sindhuri’s statements, she was transferred without being assigned any duties and had to remain at home without a salary for six months.
Allegations of Mental Harassment
In the defamation case, D. Roopa Moudgil has also stated that Rohini Sindhuri’s statements caused not only personal distress but also mental agony to her husband, sister, and children.
Next Steps in the Case
The lower court had already issued a notice to Rohini Sindhuri. With the High Court dismissing her petition, the defamation case is now expected to proceed more intensively in the trial court, keeping public and media attention sharply focused on the developments.
