Kochi : The High Court on Thursday said PC George MLA should stand defamation trial for his remarks on a young lawyer. The lawyer in question is also a social activist and is known for his open stance on church managements.
PC George, in an interview to online media, made unsavoury remarks against the lawyer. The lawyer filed a complaint following Erattupetta magistrate court registered a case in the matter.
The High Court today examined copy of the contentious interview and observed there was ground for defamation. The ruling came from Justice Sunil Thomas as he dismissed George’s plea seeking to quash the defamation petition.
