The Supreme Court of India has put a stay order on the criminal defamation case against IPS Officer D Roopa. While hearing the appeal petition filed against the Bengaluru High Court order in the matter between IAS Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D Roopa, the apex court ordered to not proceed further with the criminal defamation case. This order was released on 15th December 2023.
Let it be noted that a public dispute unfolded between IAS Sindhuri and IPS Roopa, with allegations of unauthorized release of sensitive photographs and videos of IAS Sindhuri. Ms. Roopa also accused Ms. Rohini of unethical behavior and sending inappropriate pictures to male bureaucrats. Whereas, Ms. Sindhuri alleged that Ms. Roopa had linked her with male officers, damaging her reputation. She also accused Ms. Roopa of making derogatory comments against her family.
Before the stay order, a Supreme Court bench led by Justice Abhay S Oka addressed the dispute and called for administrative harmony and a swift resolution to their public feud. The bench also directed D. Roopa to delete alleged defamatory posts from social media platforms within 24 hours and issue an apology.
