'Don't give statement in social media or press to defame Dhawan', court orders Shikhar's wife

Shikhar Dhawan: Delhi's Patiala House Court has restrained Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's wife from making defamatory allegations against him. The family court directed Dhawan's estranged wife, an Australian citizen, Ayesha Mukherjee, not to post anything derogatory against Dhawan on social media or say anything that tarnishes his image.

Dhawan had filed the petition

Let us tell you that Dhawan had filed a petition in the court against Ayesha Mukherjee, claiming that his estranged wife was threatening him to ruin his career. Shikhar Dhawan was married to Ayesha Mukherjee in the year 2012 and Dhawan has a son from this marriage, who is currently with Ayesha Mukherjee in Australia.

If Ayesha has complaints, seek legal help - Court

Pronouncing the verdict in the case, Justice Harish Kumar said that if Ayesha indeed has complaints against Dhawan, she cannot be stopped from taking the help of the concerned authority. The judge also said, "She can certainly be restrained from sharing her complaint against Dhavan with her friends, relatives, party mates and making it public before going to the appropriate authority."

Justice Harish Kumar said, "In the circumstances, he shall, until further orders, disclose any of his grievances against Dhavan or his version of the dispute involved or alleged on social media, print media or any other forum or among friends, relatives or associates of the parties." To prevent the dissemination of defamatory and false content."