The bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna noted that the reputation of the plaintiff has suffered as he not only faced a lowering of estimation in the eyes of the public but his character also got maligned with serious allegations of corruption which no subsequent reputation can redress or heal. Tehelka, Journalist Tarun Tejpal Ordered To Pay Rs 2 Crore As Damages for Defaming Retired Indian Army Officer Major General MS Ahluwalia.