AAP leader Sanjay Singh today moved an application before a court here seeking exemption from personal appearance in hearings in a defamation case filed against him by former minister and senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia.
Sanjay Singh who moved the application in the court of judicial magistrate Jagjit Singh, mentioned that due to "increased work load" as he has become a Rajya Sabha member he sought exemption from personal appearance during hearings.
During the arguments, Damanbir Singh Sobti, counsel for Majithia while opposing the application, said that AAP leader was just trying to delay the trial with these tactics.
However, defence counsel Himmat Singh Shergill said his client cannot attend each and every hearing due to his commitment as an MP.
The court, keeping the application pending, adjourned the case for July 11.
Later, Sanjay Singh while interacting with reporters outside the court complex said that he continues to stand by his statement made against Majithia on the drug issue.
Majithia had filed the case in January 2016, accusing Sanjay Singh of defaming him by dragging his name in the drug racket.
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