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    Big Relief for Mahua Moitra: Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Protection To TMC MP in Hate Speech Case
    Big Relief for Mahua Moitra: Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Protection To TMC MP in Hate Speech Case
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    Big Relief for Mahua Moitra: Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Protection To TMC MP in Hate Speech Case

    The Calcutta High Court granted interim relief to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a hate speech case, directing that no coercive action be taken against her till October 5 or further orders, subject to her full cooperation with the investigation.

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    Rs 370 Biryani Controversy Reaches Supreme Court: PIL Demands Framework for Stand-Up Comedy, Podcasts and Online Content Platforms
    Rs 370 Biryani Controversy Reaches Supreme Court: PIL Demands Framework for Stand-Up Comedy, Podcasts and Online Content Platforms
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    Rs 370 Biryani Controversy Reaches Supreme Court: PIL Demands Framework for Stand-Up Comedy, Podcasts and Online Content Platforms

    A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks a regulatory framework for stand-up comedy, podcasts, live streams, and digital content. The plea over the “Rs 370 Biryani” controversy argues that creators should not face criminal action and highlights algorithm-driven content spread.

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    Media Can Report, But Cannot Declare Guilt: Patna HC Warns Media Against Trial by Headlines
    Media Can Report, But Cannot Declare Guilt: Patna HC Warns Media Against Trial by Headlines
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    Media Can Report, But Cannot Declare Guilt: Patna HC Warns Media Against Trial by Headlines

    The Patna High Court ruled that media can report criminal proceedings but should avoid labels like “mastermind” or “kingpin” that suggest guilt before trial. Justice Ansul said prejudicial reporting may harm an accused’s reputation and amount to defamatory or improper conduct during pending cases.

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    Delhi High Court Refuses Suo Motu Action Over Online Trolling Of Saket Court Judge on Staying FIR against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra
    Delhi High Court Refuses Suo Motu Action Over Online Trolling Of Saket Court Judge on Staying FIR against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra
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    Delhi High Court Refuses Suo Motu Action Over Online Trolling Of Saket Court Judge on Staying FIR against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra

    The Delhi High Court refused to initiate suo motu proceedings over alleged online trolling of a Saket Court judge after interim protection was granted to Abhijit Iyer-Mitra in a case involving remarks against Newslaundry and its journalists.

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    Judges Need Not Be Treated as Holy Cows, None Can Deny There Is Corruption in the Judiciary: Madras High Court
    Judges Need Not Be Treated as Holy Cows, None Can Deny There Is Corruption in the Judiciary: Madras High Court
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    Judges Need Not Be Treated as Holy Cows, None Can Deny There Is Corruption in the Judiciary: Madras High Court

    The Madras High Court refused to ban the Tamil film Karuppu, observing that portraying judicial corruption and criticising the judiciary cannot automatically amount to contempt, while emphasising that judges are not beyond scrutiny and freedom of artistic expression must be protected in a democratic society.

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    Kerala High Court Clears ‘Kerala Story 2’ Release, Lifts 15-Day Stay in Big Relief to Makers
    Kerala High Court Clears ‘Kerala Story 2’ Release, Lifts 15-Day Stay in Big Relief to Makers
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    Kerala High Court Clears ‘Kerala Story 2’ Release, Lifts 15-Day Stay in Big Relief to Makers

    The Kerala High Court has vacated the interim stay on the release of Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, allowing the film to hit theatres. The Division Bench set aside the single-judge order that had paused the movie’s release for 15 days pending review by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

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    Political Malice: Rahul Gandhi in UP Court Over Alleged Defamatory Remark Against Amit Shah
    Political Malice: Rahul Gandhi in UP Court Over Alleged Defamatory Remark Against Amit Shah
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    Political Malice: Rahul Gandhi in UP Court Over Alleged Defamatory Remark Against Amit Shah

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP/MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in a defamation case linked to his alleged remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that the proceedings were triggered against him out of “political malice.”

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    ‘Swatantryaveer’ Title Not Official, No Proof of Public Conferment: Savarkar’s Grandnephew Tells Court in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
    ‘Swatantryaveer’ Title Not Official, No Proof of Public Conferment: Savarkar’s Grandnephew Tells Court in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
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    Rahul Gandhi Must Provide Voice Samples in Defamation Matter: Satyaki Savarkar Urges Court

    Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of V D Savarkar, sought court directions for voice samples of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation dispute. Through advocate Sangram Kolhatkar, the plea was filed before Judicial Magistrate A A Shinde, citing material to strengthen allegations.

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    If Acquitted, Nobody Will Believe He Was An Honest Judge: Mukul Rohatgi On Media Trial In Justice Varma Case
    If Acquitted, Nobody Will Believe He Was An Honest Judge: Mukul Rohatgi On Media Trial In Justice Varma Case
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    If Acquitted, Nobody Will Believe He Was An Honest Judge: Mukul Rohatgi On Media Trial In Justice Varma Case

    Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi cautioned that unrestrained media trials can ruin judicial careers, citing a judge allegedly linked to money. He said instant public judgment often precedes court evidence, leaving reputational damage permanent and public trust shattered.

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