Indian court sentences journalist to one year in jail in Adani Group defamation case

An Indian court sentenced journalist Ravi Nair to one year in jail for certain social media posts about the Adani Group, saying they were unverified and defamatory. Nair has said he will appeal the conviction.

An Indian court has sentenced journalist Ravi Nair to one year in jail over social media posts about the Adani Group, according to a court order published on Tuesday. The court described the posts as unverified and defamatory and said they portrayed the company in a disreputable light. Adani Enterprises filed the case in 2021, alleging the posts suggested political patronage, financial irregularities and unethical conduct. Nair told Reuters he will appeal the conviction. Key facts: - The court sentenced journalist Ravi Nair to one year in jail for some social media posts about the Adani Group, describing them as unverified and defamatory. - Adani Enterprises filed the complaint in 2021, alleging references to political patronage, financial irregularities and unethical conduct. - Nair has said he will appeal the conviction, and the Adani group did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Summary: The court found that no documentary material, official record or verified data was produced to support the allegations reported against the complainant company. Nair has announced an intention to appeal the conviction and the legal matter will proceed through the appeals process.