The Modi Question: Truthfulness was never put on trial
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The truthfulness of the BBC documentary “The Modi Question” was never put on trial and now the plaintiff NGO from Gujarat, Justice on Trial, withdrew its ₹10,000 crore defamation lawsuit against BBC on September 3, 2026, with liberty to file a fresh suit on the same cause of action. BBC was […] The article The Modi Question: Truthfulness was never put on trial appeared first on…
The BBC documentary "The Modi Question" faced controversy due to allegations of defamation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India. The Truthfulness was never put on trial - Justice on Trial NGO filed a defamation lawsuit in 2023, seeking to remove the documentary from public circulation and claiming damages of ₹10,000 crore.
However, the case never reached the trial stage as the NGO withdrew the lawsuit in September 2026, along with the indigent-person application (IPA) for waiver of court fees. The BBC stood by the documentary's truthfulness, emphasizing it met rigorous editorial standards. Despite the Indian government banning and YouTube/X removing the documentary, student groups held defiance screenings.
India's Income Tax Department conducted a tax survey at BBC's offices, alleging underreporting of income and violations of FEMA. The documentary explored Modi's tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat during the 2002 riots and his policies as Prime Minister, leading to aggressive retaliatory measures by the government and right-wing organizations.
The case was dismissed after the NGO requested withdrawal during a September 3, 2026 hearing, and the Delhi High Court granted permission.
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