Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court will hear a criminal defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi CM Atishi Marlena on April 21, 2026. The matter stems from their allegations of large-scale voter name deletions from Delhi’s electoral rolls during recent Delhi elections.
The Delhi High Court refused to grant urgent orders against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for tweets allegedly reviving earlier defamatory remarks against Newslaundry. The Court adjourned the matter to October 16, noting a balance of rights was needed.
Today, On 8th September, The Supreme Court has dismissed Telangana BJP’s plea against CM A Revanth Reddy over alleged defamatory campaign remarks, with CJI Gavai reminding, “Don’t use the Court for political battles. If you are a politician, you must bear such remarks.”
Telangana BJP has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the high court’s dismissal of a defamation case against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over his 2024 Lok Sabha election remarks. The hearing is scheduled for September 8.
Today, On 29th July, In a major development, the Delhi High Court has upheld social activist Medha Patkar’s conviction in the defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena over remarks made during the Narmada Bachao Andolan conflict.
Kerala High Court sentenced PK Suresh Kumar to 3 days in jail for defamatory posts against judges. The Court held his allegations as a serious attack on judicial integrity and independence.
Lipika Mitra has filed a criminal defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a Delhi court, alleging defamatory statements that harmed her reputation. The court has issued a notice for Sitharaman to respond by June 12. The case has attracted public attention due to its political implications and the parties involved.
The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks about the judiciary and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, labeling them defamatory and amounting to criminal contempt. The SCBA urged the Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings against Dubey, emphasizing the need to uphold the dignity of the Supreme Court.
Today, On 7th April, Social activist Medha Patkar has approached to the Delhi High Court to fight against a defamation case decision. She was earlier found guilty for saying wrong things about someone. Now, she wants the court to cancel that decision. The court will hear her side and decide what to do next.
The Karnataka High Court restrained media from making defamatory statements against IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, the stepfather of actress Ranya Rao. The interim order was issued following his plea amid an ongoing investigation into Ranya Rao’s alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case. The court emphasized the need to prevent character assassination without legal basis.
