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Today (22nd April): The Uttar Pradesh court has rescheduled the hearing for the 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi to May 2. The case involves Gandhi’s alleged remarks about BJP leader Amit Shah during a press conference in 2018. The court’s decision to postpone the hearing indicates a delay in the resolution of the case.
In a defamation case filed in the Delhi High Court, BJD MP Pinaki Misra accuses advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai of making baseless corruption allegations, referring to him as “Canning Lane,” “Odia Babu,” and the “Dalal of Puri.” Misra seeks an apology, damages, and removal of defamatory content from Twitter and news platforms. The suit highlights Misra’s limited interaction with Dehadrai and his association with Dehadrai’s former partner, TMC leader Mahua Moitra. Dehadrai allegedly accused Moitra and Misra of bribery and corruption. Dehadrai repeatedly posted defamatory tweets accusing Misra of criminal involvement, and also established an anonymous account to disseminate defamatory accusations. Misra’s defamation case has been filed with the assistance of advocate Samudra Sarangi.
Today(on 8th April), The Delhi High Court reprimanded Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai for speaking to the media after his defamation case hearing against Mahua Moitra. The court summoned Moitra and emphasized that making allegations without an injunction grants Moitra the right to defend herself. The court adjourned the case until April 25. Dehadrai sought Rs. 2 crore in damages and requested media outlets to remove defamatory content.
Today (8th April): The Supreme Court rejected AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s appeal regarding the disclosure of PM Narendra Modi’s academic qualifications. The Court refused to intervene in the defamation case against Singh, upholding the summons issued by the trial court. The case will proceed, emphasizing that free speech does not extend to defamation.
Today(on 5th April), The Delhi High Court has issued notices to YouTube channels and social media accounts in Gaurav Bhatia’s defamation case related to the Noida court incident. The lawsuit follows alleged misrepresentation of the incident in media coverage. The court emphasized the need to hear other parties before making any orders, scheduling a hearing for April 8.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, state BJP chief V D Sharma, and former state minister Bhupendra Singh have been issued a bailable warrant by a court in Jabalpur. This comes after they did not furnish undertakings in a criminal defamation case filed against them. The complaint was lodged by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Vivek Tankha.
Today (3rd April) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in judicial custody over the liquor policy case, began his day in Tihar Jail by cleaning his cell. He has requested a chair and is allowed home-cooked meals and prescribed medications. Kejriwal is in good health and has lost weight. He was also in Tihar Jail in 2014.
Kannur court in Kerala orders Malayala Manorama to pay ₹10 lakh to PK Indira, wife of CPI(M) leader EP Jayarajan, for defamation. The article linked Indira to a gold smuggling case without evidence. The court holds the newspaper’s key figures responsible, emphasizing media accountability. This case sets a precedent for responsible journalism and the consequences of defamation.
The Bengaluru Court re-issued summons to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in BJP’s defamation case related to an advertisement termed ‘Corruption Rate Card’. Rahul Gandhi was exempted until June 1st. The case stems from BJP’s complaint regarding pre-2023 state election allegations. The court ordered them to appear on April 29th after acknowledging a prima facie case.