The court, however, allowed the plea of Kejriwal seeking exemption from personal appearance.
After the court framed the notice, Kejriwal pleaded not guilty of the offence and claimed trial.
The court, in the morning session today, had advised Kejriwal to bury the hatchet and amicably settle the issue with Gadkari.
“Why don't you both shake hands before the court and finish the matter on an amicable note? Why don't you bury your hatchet and utilize time in a more productive manner?” the court said.
“You both are renowned politicians, people look up to you,” the court added.
Gadkari, who appeared before the court in the case, told the court that honesty is his political strength and his reputation is his capital.
“I am an honest politician and damage has been caused to my reputation by the defamatory allegation levelled against me by Kejriwal.
