The legal team representing Henry Lalremsanga, who was in the news after TMC leader Dr Mukul Sangma claimed he was a drug kingpin, has issued a legal notice against the latter and demanded compensation of Rs 20 crore.
“The legal notice serves to address the unfounded accusations and character attacks made against Lalremsanga during a State Assembly session and subsequent media talks. These damaging allegations have been widely circulated, causing considerable harm to Lalremsanga’s personal and professional reputation,” legal counsel, K. Kharmawphlang said.
According to the counsel, Lalremsanga who is the Chairman of 2B’s Group of Companies, was “wrongfully arrested in 2013” in relation to a seizure of medical supplies, despite holding a valid license for such supplies. He was discharged by the Special Court, ND & PS Act, Patiala House Court, New Delhi in 2018, citing a lack of evidence of any offence committed.”
“The recent defamatory statements, void of factual basis, have caused significant distress to Lalremsanga, his family, and the businesses he oversees. These statements have also indirectly tarnished the image of the Mizo community,” he said.
The legal notice also seeks an unconditional apology and an “immediate halt” to making or publishing any more false and defamatory remarks against Lalremsanga.
“Failure to comply with the stated demands within the stipulated time will compel Lalremsanga to pursue both criminal and civil legal actions, holding the perpetrators accountable for their defamatory statements,” he added.
