In her complaint, she stated that the finance minister attempted to harm her and her husband solely for political gain to the BJP candidate and to cause a political loss to her husband during the 2024 Lok Sabha election.The accused spoke about the matrimonial discord between her and her husband but deliberately withheld the information that they had reconciled and were living together happily.She further alleged that Sitharaman’s comments were not only misleading but also aimed at damaging Bharti’s reputation, social standing, and goodwill in society.Taking note of the complaint, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Paras Dalal passed an order on May 19, stating that a notice must be served to the Finance Minister under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).“Matter is at the stage of cognisance and in compliance of the first proviso to section 223 BNSS, the proposed accused is to be given opportunity of being heard. Accordingly, on filing of PF within three days from today, let notice be issued to the proposed accused,” the court directed.The matter is now scheduled to be heard on June 12.
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