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A court in Pune has directed Rahul Gandhi to appear on August 19 in response to a defamation complaint by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s grandnephew. The complaint alleges that Gandhi defamed Savarkar in a 2023 speech in London. The court order specifies the “appearance” stage, with the mode of appearance remaining unclear.
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Rahul Gandhi’s 2018 defamation case filed by BJP’s Vijay Mishra over remarks against Amit Shah is set for a court hearing on June 7 in Sultanpur, UP. The case was momentarily delayed due to Gandhi’s campaign commitments. Mishra’s lawyer expressed concern about Gandhi’s compliance while a warrant was issued against him last December.
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Today, On 24th May, Medha Patkar convicted in a defamation case filed by VK Saxena for making defamatory statements. The ruling holds legal implications, as she faces up to two years in jail or a fine. This marks a significant development in their long-standing legal dispute. Additionally, Patkar faces charges of fraud in a separate case.
Sushil Kumar Modi’s passing raises concerns about the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for his “Modi surname” remark. Legal experts confirm that Sushil Modi’s heirs can continue the lawsuit. If the family chooses not to proceed, the court may dismiss the case. Indian law allows heirs to pursue defamation cases on behalf of the deceased.
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to uphold the summons in a criminal defamation case will be heard by the Supreme Court. The case involves a retweet of an allegedly defamatory video. Kejriwal admitted to making a mistake, and the Supreme Court asked if he wished to apologize. The matter highlights the gravity of the issue, as public figures’ social media actions carry weight with the public.
Today (6th May): The Calcutta High Court issued guidelines for teachers to maintain professionalism and avoid political involvement. The court emphasized the importance of upholding professional standards, respecting students, demonstrating competence, integrity, and fairness, and complying with institutional policies. The directive came in response to a defamation case and highlighted the detrimental impact of politics in educational institutions.
Today (2nd May): The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks about Amit Shah has been postponed to May 14 due to the unavailability of a judge in the MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh. The complaint, filed in 2018, centers around Gandhi’s comments during the Karnataka elections. This is the latest in a series of postponements for the case.
On Wednesday (24th April): Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai agreed not to make public accusations about BJD MP Pinaki Mishra’s alleged conspiracy against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in light of an ongoing CBI inquiry, following a Delhi High Court warning. The court emphasized the seriousness of such allegations and recorded Dehadrai’s undertaking to refrain from further statements on the matter.
Jai Anant Dehadrai withdrew his defamation case against Mahua Moitra in the Delhi High Court after she labeled him “jobless” and “jilted.” Dehadrai’s counsel expressed willingness to drop the suit if Moitra refrained from making false statements about him. With Moitra’s counsel seeking instructions, Dehadrai unconditionally withdrew the suit, which was accepted by the court.