In a Delhi court on Monday, a stay order was issued to halt the sale and distribution of a book detailing the life of Rana Kapoor, former MD and CEO of Yes Bank.
Judge Naresh Kumar Laka of Tis Hazari Court presided over the case filed by Kapoor, who sought an injunction against the book titled “Yes Man: The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor”.
Kapoor argued that the book contained defamatory statements that violated his fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. He contended that such media trials could prejudice fair investigations and his defense, which would undermine justice.
In response, the publisher cited Article 19, defending their right to publish articles and books without defamatory content. Following a thorough examination of the book’s contents, the court found merit in Kapoor’s claims, acknowledging potential damage to his reputation based on alleged inaccuracies.
The court emphasized, “The balance of convenience favors the plaintiff because damage to reputation, once done, is not easily reversible even if Kapoor prevails. Meanwhile, the defendant stands to incur only financial losses.”
The case, linked to alleged suspicious loans issued by Yes Bank and accusations of quid pro quo involving Rana Kapoor and the Wadhawan brothers, centers on claims that Kapoor misused funds to purchase properties in his family members’ names.
