Today, On 13th March, The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition seeking action against individuals and groups accused of spreading misinformation through posters and public statements regarding the Tirumala laddu controversy, stating that such issues require appropriate remedies elsewhere.
Today, on 26th February, the Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on the NCERT textbook on judicial corruption, issued notice to the NCERT Director, stated “It is a calculated move… This is a deep rooted conspiracy!” and sought details of the National Syllabi Board members.
Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court sharply criticised the new Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook for sections alleging “corruption in the judiciary,” with CJI Surya Kant taking suo motu note. He said, “I will not allow anyone to defame the institution. Law will take its course.”
Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani has withdrawn his defamation suit against Cobrapost, The Economic Times and others, with liberty to refile, after his counsel informed the Delhi court that he had received instructions to withdraw from the plaintiff himself.
Today, On 16th October, The Supreme Court stayed the re-arrest of two women journalists from Telangana who were accused of sharing and promoting offensive social media content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, after being detained earlier and released on bail.
Adani informs Delhi High Court it will not pursue removal of new articles or videos until the appeal against the civil court gag order is resolved. The move affects news platforms and journalists including Newslaundry and Ravish Kumar.
Today, On 25th September, Delhi High Court orally stated that it will direct the removal of memes and videos targeting BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia. The Court stated, “We will order take down of defamatory videos” if defendants fail to comply.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR after Congress’ Bihar unit shared an AI-generated video showing PM Modi and his late mother. BJP called the clip “shameful” and accused Congress of defaming the Prime Minister.
Today, On 8th September, The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a plea filed by the grandson of Gopal Patha seeking to stay the release of The Bengal Files movie. The court refused to interfere, clearing the way for its release.
After KMKZ accused Do Patti’s hit song Raanjhan of stealing his beat, Sachet-Parampara revealed YouTube and Spotify confirmed their authorship. The duo has now issued a defamation notice and plans strict legal action.
