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Retired IPS officer G. Sampath Kumar is continuing his legal battle against cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, appealing a Madras High Court order that appointed an advocate commissioner to record Dhoni’s evidence in a ₹100 crore defamation suit. Dhoni filed the suit against Kumar for allegedly implicating him in the 2013 IPL betting scam. Kumar argues that all litigants should be treated equally, objecting to the special arrangement for Dhoni to provide evidence outside the High Court. Kumar also faces scrutiny for “offensive” remarks made against the judiciary and is ordered to withdraw them before the case proceeds. He claims he uncovered a betting syndicate during his tenure and that a sting operation led to his suspension after he spoke about it to the media.

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Dhoni Defamation Suit: Retired IPS Officer Appeals Again, Faces Scrutiny for Remarks

Chennai, November 2, 2025 – Retired IPS officer G. Sampath Kumar is continuing his legal fight against cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a ₹100 crore defamation case, filing another appeal before the Madras High Court. This appeal challenges the court’s decision to appoint an advocate commissioner to record Dhoni’s evidence at a location convenient to the cricketer.

The defamation suit was filed by Dhoni in 2014, alleging that Kumar falsely implicated him in the 2013 IPL betting scandal. Kumar, who was serving as Superintendent of Police in 2013, claims he stumbled upon a cricket betting syndicate during an investigation and that a subsequent sting operation led to his suspension for speaking to the media about the issue.

Kumar argues that the appointment of an advocate commissioner for Dhoni is unfair, stating that all litigants should be treated equally and no special privileges should be given to celebrities.

During the hearing, senior counsel P.R. Raman, representing Dhoni, raised objections to “highly offensive” remarks made by Kumar against the judiciary. The court has ordered Kumar’s counsel to file an affidavit withdrawing these remarks before the case proceeds on November 4th.

This latest appeal follows the dismissal of Kumar’s previous attempt to have the defamation suit rejected altogether. The legal battle between the former IPS officer and the celebrated cricketer continues to unfold.

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