Delhi High Court has asked Himayani Puri to respond to an activist’s plea challenging a gag order over alleged posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The case highlights the clash between free speech and defamation, with the next hearing set for May 7.
Delhi High Court held YouTuber guilty of criminal contempt over videos targeting judiciary. Court found content aimed to erode public trust and initiated suo motu action against channel “Fight 4 Judicial Reforms” for scandalising judges.
A Delhi court has directed the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders to remove alleged defamatory content targeting BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj. The court said her reputation could suffer “irreparable harm” and restrained further circulation of the posts.
Bombay High Court at Goa held ICC cannot hide instigator of false complaint as unknown source. Justice Neela Gokhale ruled omission unjustified when retraction letter clearly names responsible individual in proceedings.
Saket Court ordered FIR against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra over posts targeting Manisha Pande. Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh found prima facie offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions.
Bombay High Court directed Reserve Bank of India to exchange demonetised notes seized earlier. Bench of Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita Mehta held petitioner not at fault.
Ranya Rao also known as Harshavardhini Ranya released after preventive detention under COFEPOSA Act 1974. Bail granted by Vishwanath Gowdar in high profile gold smuggling case.
Union Government of India directed banks to block transactions linked to flagged online games under 2026 rules. Framework mandates safety features including age checks, time limits, parental controls and fair play safeguards.
Madras High Court commuted death sentence in child assault case to life imprisonment till natural life. Bench of N. Anand Venkatesh and K. K. Ramakrishnan stressed reform over finality of capital punishment.
Madhya Pradesh High Court held acquittal under Section 498A IPC does not bar maintenance claims. Court clarified Section 125 CrPC operates independently, ensuring support if wife or child cannot sustain themselves.
