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.
Today, On 20th February, A Delhi court rejected the defamation case filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj. Jain had accused Swaraj of making defamatory remarks against him. The court ruled that the statements did not warrant legal action. This decision marks a legal victory for Swaraj in the ongoing political tussle.
Today, On 3rd February, The Delhi High Court summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Chandrasekhar alleges that Tharoor made false statements during the 2024 General Elections, damaging his reputation. He is seeking Rs.10 crore in damages along with a public apology. The court has asked Tharoor to respond to the allegations.
A Delhi Court has dismissed a plea for an FIR against Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged hate speech at an April 2023 rally, citing the complainant’s existing evidence and identity of the accused. However, the court allowed for pre-summoning evidence and noted future investigation could be pursued if required.
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IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has petitioned the High Court for an independent investigation into allegations made by politician Nawab Malik, asserting they are baseless and cause him distress. Wankhede claims Malik has made derogatory remarks regarding his caste, seeking intervention and a transfer of the case to the CBI for a fair probe.
A Telangana court issued an interim injunction against Minister Konda Surekha, prohibiting further defamatory remarks about K.T. Rama Rao amid ongoing defamation proceedings. Media outlets are ordered to remove related content. Legal hearings are scheduled for November, as both Rama Rao and actor Nagarjuna pursue separate defamation cases against Surekha.
The Kerala High Court ruled that referring to a woman as a “prostitute” in her absence does not violate Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, as the offense requires her presence. The court dismissed criminal proceedings, affirming that derogatory remarks made to third parties do not automatically intrude on a woman’s privacy.
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Today, On 29th July, the Saket Court suspended activist Medha Patkar’s sentence for defaming Delhi L-G VK Saxena and granted her bail on a bond of Rs. 25,000. The court also issued a notice to the Delhi L-G, seeking his response by September 4. Patkar had been sentenced to five months in jail and ordered to pay damages but has now been granted bail.