The Delhi High Court has asked Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to respond to BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s petition challenging a lower court’s dismissal of his defamation complaint. Chandrasekhar claims Tharoor made false statements regarding voter bribery during the 2024 elections, which allegedly harmed his reputation. A hearing is scheduled for September 16.
The Supreme Court has dismissed Mahant Surendra Nath Avdhoot’s appeal regarding false testimony connected to the Kalkaji Temple administration case. Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna condemned false testimony as a serious crime, contradicting earlier bench views. Additionally, the Delhi High Court is addressing management and safety issues at the temple following a tragic incident.
Defamation in Indian law, defined under Section 499 of the IPC, involves harming an individual’s reputation through false statements. It includes criminal and civil aspects, with penalties for offenders. Recent judicial interpretations, including the controversial Subramanian Swamy case, highlight tensions between protecting reputation and maintaining free speech rights, necessitating careful legal consideration.
Today, On 21st October, the Supreme Court found Senior Advocate Rishi Malhotra made false statements in at least 15 cases, leading to concerns over Advocate-on-Record (AoR) guidelines. The Court appointed Dr. S. Muralidhar as Amicus Curiae and scheduled a hearing for November 11 to address these issues and reform oversight of AoRs.
The Delhi High Court today granted bail to Arun Pillai in a money laundering case tied to the Delhi excise policy, with allegations of receiving and passing on bribes. Pillai is associated with BRS leader K Kavitha, also an accused. This comes in the wake of multiple bail grants and accusations against a liquor cartel and political figures.
