Abhijit Iyer-Mitra told the Delhi High Court that attempts to restrain him from posting online were a “curtailment of my freedom of expression.” The Court is hearing Newslaundry journalists’ Rs 2 crore defamation suit over alleged derogatory posts.
ANI has filed a defamation suit against YouTuber Mohak Mangal in the Delhi High Court, accusing him of making false claims of extortion and copyright misuse. The suit also includes comedian Kunal Kamra and activist Mohammed Zubair for sharing Mangal’s video, which ANI claims harms its reputation and misuses its trademarks.
Today, On 21st May, The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for his tweets against Newslaundry journalists, saying, “A person who uses such language should not be heard,” and ordered the posts to be taken down.
The Bombay High Court ordered the removal of videos targeting BJP Minister Girish Mahajan and restrained two YouTubers from sharing similar content until the defamation case filed by Mahajan is finally resolved.
Today, On 16th April, Delhi High Court Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has recused himself from hearing BJP leader Nalin Kohli’s defamation case against Dainik Bhaskar. Kohli claims the publication falsely linked him to a fake news network targeting political figures through a sting video and report.
The Rouse Avenue Court has given BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj one week to file her response in a defamation case. The case involves allegations made against her, and the court has allowed time for her to present her side. This development is part of ongoing legal proceedings. The court’s decision ensures both sides have an opportunity to be heard fairly.
Isha Foundation has filed a defamation suit against Nakkheeran for publishing critical allegations against it. Seeking Rs 3 crore in damages, the case, scheduled to begin arguments in April 2025, involves claims of misconduct. The Supreme Court previously ruled that two women at the ashram are there voluntarily, prompting ongoing investigations.
BJP leader Suresh Nakhua requested more time to rectify a flawed affidavit in his defamation case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Rathee sought the case’s dismissal, emphasizing Nakhua’s repeated errors. The court noted procedural issues and scheduled a hearing for February 2025, awaiting clarification on the affidavit’s compliance with new legal requirements.
The Delhi High Court,on Thursday(14th Nov) led by Justice Subramonium Prasad, issued summons to users accused of making defamatory edits on the ANI Wikipedia page. Following a consent order with ANI, Wikipedia agreed to serve summons confidentially without revealing user identities. The next hearing is scheduled for December 16.
