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Why be touchy? SC asks to close defamation case against Shashi Tharoor over 'scorpion' remark on PM Modi- What top court said

IndiaTimes Friday, 1 August 2025 ()
The Supreme Court considered closing the criminal defamation case against Shashi Tharoor over his "scorpion on a Shivling" remark about Narendra Modi. While Tharoor sought adjournment, the complainant wanted a hearing, but the bench suggested dismissing the case, emphasizing tolerance among political figures. The court eventually scheduled the matter for another day, maintaining a previous order that had suspended proceedings.
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