Industrialists often sue media houses and journalists alleging defamation and claiming crores of rupees in damages. But, there are some occasions, when they themselves become target of such cases. On Monday, Bombay Dyeing chairperson and independent director of some Tata group firms Nusli Wadia threatened to sue Tatas for defamation, if his demands were not met.

Here are some instances where corporations or their chieftains found themselves dragged to the court by their rivals, officials and others.