The Delhi High Court on Friday has agreed to an expedited hearing of former Union Minister M.J. Akbar’s appeal against the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case. The case, which has garnered widespread attention, stems from allegations of sexual harassment made by Ramani against Akbar, leading to a high-profile trial and […]
The Jharkhand High Court rejected Rahul Gandhi’s plea to dismiss a defamation case filed against him for derogatory remarks about Amit Shah in 2018. Despite Gandhi’s response, the court reserved its decision. Gandhi was also granted bail in a separate case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, asserting his innocence throughout the proceedings.
On Tuesday, February 20th, the Supreme Court postponed the hearing of a petition filed by NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha challenging his arrest and detention in the UAPA case until February 27th, which falls on the following Tuesday. The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (20th February) directed the Delhi Police to furnish a […]
The Delhi High Court’s recent ruling declared that retweeting defamatory content constitutes an act of defamation. The decision in the case involving Arvind Kejriwal and Dhruv Rathee sets a precedent for online behavior and accountability of public figures, emphasizing the need for caution and responsibility in social media interactions.
The Bombay High Court ruled on a high-profile defamation case involving Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut, denying Ranaut’s request to stay the proceedings. The decision underscores the importance of timing in legal battles and the court’s commitment to procedural integrity. This complex case reflects the challenges of addressing defamation in the context of public figures and media scrutiny.
In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Rakesh Kainthla, delineated the boundaries of freedom of speech in the context of defamation. The case involved Jagat Singh Negi, a State Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister and Congress leader, who filed a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surat Singh […]
In a significant legal development, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has escalated his legal battle by moving to the Delhi High Court. This move challenges a trial court’s decision that dismissed his appeal against summons in a defamation case. The case, filed by BJP leader Chhail Bihari Goswami, has now reached […]
Gujarat High Court Denies Interim Relief to Kejriwal and Singh in PM Modi Degree Defamation Case The Gujarat High Court has declined to grant interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh. The duo had sought an interim stay on the proceedings of a criminal defamation […]
In a recent development, film actor and critic Kamaal R Khan, popularly known as KRK, has moved the Bombay High Court, seeking to quash a defamation case lodged against him. The case was initiated over his controversial tweets on the Bollywood film ‘Laxmii’, starring Akshay Kumar, back in 2020. The FIR against Khan was filed […]
