Rajasthan Patrika — Complaint on publishing false, derogatory, defamatory, unsubstantiated news item in patrika , daily newspaper Sagar (M.P) edition

Address:	Rajasthan Patrika, Kesargarh, JLN Marg, Jaipur . Rajasthan -302004
Website:	patrika.com

Subject: Fabricated news reported in patrika’ newspaper, Sagar (MP) edition on Dated 25th Feb 2022 for intentional dilution of the image of the undersigned by using defamatory and derogatory term ‘manmuji’ and content matters without substantiated records leads to harassment, humiliation and a loss of public image of a reputed personality.
Sir,
I have gone through thedaily Newspaper “patrika” Hindi, Sagar Edition, Dated 25/02/2022, with title heading “ prarambhik jaanch report adhyan ke bad liyagaya faisala: ‘MANMAUJI’ Professor ke karyon ki hogi gehan jaanch ”reported at page 2 ( copy enclosed). The title of the news and its contents shocked me and since then a large number of associated social persons including students are observing me with suspicion as against my fair and clean image on the board. The term used in the title of the news ‘manmauji’ is observed as a derogatory and defamatory term against the status of the undersigned. Such loose use of language in your reputed newspaper has not only downgraded its imagewith respect to the love and trust of its readers but also has humiliated me. Further to add that the statements made in the body of the above reported newssuffers from factual fallacy. Rather it is acriminal intimidation ofan attempt to make personal attacks on thedignity and liberty of a Professor vis-a- vist he reputation of a University. This cheap reporting is not a casual one but a well thought write-up. I may draw your kind attention to the following anomaliesand unverified baseless statements caused a severe damage to a long earned goodwill in the public domain. Following false statement made in the body of the reported newsare in question-
1. Arrogance of correspondent in putting a blot on my name without any reason/ consultation
2. The title term ‘prambhik jaanch’ is a false, self created and misleading without base.
3. Fabricated word “Manmuji” is beyond the use of a civilized society and has created a panic to me and my social circle. The term is considered derogatory, defamatory and highly objectionable.
4. Statement with respect to the decision of EC for not giving any Departmental responsibilityisout of context.
5. Unsupported statement pertaining to duration of inquiry i.e., two years is self-cooked or supported by some intra university rivals.
6. Statement onthe issue of study tour during lockdown is baseless and fabricated and is a matter of suspicious involvement of the correspondent with the intra university grumbled elements.
7. Statement on students beingstuck is false and out of journalistic jurisdiction andwithout mention ofsource of informationis purely a cock and bull story
8. News item in reference to senior teacher to accompany the tour isa falsely reportedwithout the expert/ office opinion/ referral of supporting documents on this issue.
9. Statements damaging the reputation of the undersigned in the context of the intra department affairs such asnot passing information to Department teachers
10. Detrimental statement regarding Non sending of awards of Students for one year is aimed to degradethe set image of the undersigned.
11. The fabricated statements regarding the causes assigned for removal of the undersigned from the charges of Dean and Headis far from truth without substantiated document andis a libel.

The aforesaid use of derogatory term, false, fabricated facts and misinformation in the ‘Patrika’ newspaper has caused public humiliation and inflicted injury to my public image, dignity and liberty vis-a-vis the name and fame of the University. It calls for an immediate explanation on the above raised points by return of post within ten days and necessary action be initiated against the professional misconduct of concerned journalists (the Reporter and the editor of the edition) for their callousness and highhandedness in publishing fabricated news.Otherwise the undersignedwill be left with no option but to initiate legalproceedings involving civil and criminal defamation.