The Supreme Court upheld Medha Patkar's conviction in a defamation case initiated by VK Saxena. However, the court removed the Rs 1 lakh penalty previously imposed. A Delhi court had earlier issued a warrant against Patkar for not complying with the sentencing order. The Delhi High Court had also supported Patkar's conviction, stating that her challenge relied on minor technicalities.
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