The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of social media posts and videos alleging that journalist Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader Ragini Nayak, citing false information and potential harm to Sharma’s reputation. The court mandated the removal of specified posts, directing the privatization of public domain videos until further orders, and affirmed that this action does not violate freedom of speech.
Today, On 26th April, The Jharkhand High Court temporarily suspended Rahul Gandhi’s court appearance in a defamation case brought by a Chaibasa resident. This decision follows a non-bailable warrant issued against him in February. Gandhi’s legal team challenged the warrant, leading to the high court’s intervention. The case pause allows Gandhi to focus on campaigning for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh elections.
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.
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 (16th April): The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of tweets and YouTube videos falsely alleging Gaurav Bhatia’s assault, citing concerns over “deepfake videos”. The court deemed these claims baseless and defamatory, highlighting the risk of future misuse. It directed the removal of the content until the pending defamation suit is resolved.
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(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.
Today (20th March): The Delhi High Court has summoned Mahua Moitra in response to a defamation suit filed by advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. Both parties were instructed to refrain from making defamatory statements against each other. The case, scheduled for its next hearing on April 8, is related to allegations made by Dehadrai against Moitra regarding past relationships and bribery accusations.
Former cricketer Mihir Diwakar and his wife have sued MS Dhoni for defamation, stemming from allegations of fraud and illegal fund acquisition. The Delhi High Court has directed the plaintiffs to clarify their accusations against various media outlets. Meanwhile, Dhoni’s legal team argues that the case against him is not maintainable, as the alleged incidents occurred in Ranchi. The next hearing is scheduled for April 3.
