Three months. That is the time a Rajkot-based Gujarati newspaper now has to drop the name Saurashtra Aaj Tak, after the Supreme Court refused to interfere with a Delhi High Court order restraining its use. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday left undisturbed a Delhi High Court order that barred the newspaper from using […]
The Delhi High Court said Aaj Tak, “probably in the zeal of securing higher TRPs,” violated the privacy and confidentiality rights of a child sexual abuse survivor, while upholding a Rs.5 lakh compensation order against the broadcaster.
Delhi High Court ordered Newslaundry to remove abusive and disparaging remarks against TV Today and its channels. Court said such content can cause “irreparable harm” and deserves immediate legal protection.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Newslaundry journalist Manisha Pande for using the word “shit” while commenting on TV Today Network’s content, calling it gross and indecent. The Court warned that such language could invite serious observations and orders that may severely affect her professional career.
The Karnataka High Court criticised Indian society for deep-rooted discrimination, calling it “one of the most racist societies in the world” during a hearing on Sudhir Chaudhary’s FIR case. The Court said societal mindset, not just politics or media, fuels communal division.
The Delhi High Court has refused to discharge TV Today Network in a criminal defamation case filed by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri over a 2011 Aaj Tak report, upholding the Magistrate’s order. The Court ruled that once summons are issued in a summons trial, the Magistrate cannot recall or annul the order.
A Lucknow court has ordered a case against anchor Anjana Om Kashyap and Aaj Tak over a show on Partition, accused of promoting communal discord. The complaint was filed by retired IPS officer Amitabh Thakur under BNS Sections 196 and 197.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to stop criminal defamation proceedings against Aaj Tak in the Gopal Kanda–Sonali Phogat case. The Court said the magistrate’s order and investigation procedure were legally valid.
Today, 20th June, The Delhi High Court ordered the takedown of a deepfake YouTube channel impersonating journalist Anjana Om Kashyap, stating that “fake pages misusing her reputation are illegal” and violate her goodwill, image, and personality rights.
TV Today Network has filed a lawsuit against ABP News in the Delhi High Court, claiming the name ‘Maha Dangal’ for its show too closely resembles ‘Dangal’, hosted by Priyanka Tripathi. The court noted ‘Dangal’ can’t be trademarked, suggesting mediation for resolution, while highlighting branding issues in Indian TV news.
