India, Oct. 8 -- Mary Kom's former husband Onler Kom has filed a criminal defamation case against the Olympic medallist, alleging that she made disparaging and damaging remarks about him on television and other public platforms. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on November 19, 2026.
Onler takes legal action
The complaint has been filed under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with defamation and provides for imprisonment of up to two years, a fine, or both upon conviction. Onler confirmed that he is pursuing the case but declined to discuss it in detail because the proceedings are sub judice.
"I have a strong case. I have faith in the judicial system of India," Onler told Hindustan Times, adding that he w...