Bombay High Court Quashes Hate-Speech FIR Against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh: No Intent to Outrage Religious Feelings

The Bombay High Court ruled that the comedy show line “Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla!” did not intend to hurt religious sentiments. It quashed the 2010 FIR filed against actors Shekhar Suman and Bharati Singh in the case.

‘No Below-the-Belt News’: Bombay High Court Warns Republic TV in Anil Ambani Defamation Case

The Bombay High Court refused to stop Republic TV from reporting on Anil Ambani but warned the channel to avoid defamatory and disparaging language. The Court said media can report news, but “below-the-belt” remarks will not be tolerated.

“You Can’t Be Attached To Your Reputation”: Delhi High Court Judge’s Sharp Remark To Aniruddhacharya Amid Personality Rights Case

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Aniruddhacharya’s personality rights over alleged deepfake and AI content. During the hearing, the judge remarked that a spiritual preacher should be above criticism and not attached to reputation.

“Lyrics Not Crime?” Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Criminal Case Against Guru Randhawa Over ‘Sirra’ Song Row

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed criminal proceedings against singer Guru Randhawa over alleged objectionable lyrics in his song ‘Sirra’. The Court noted that the trial court issued notice without recording preliminary evidence and halted the case till July 16.

Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench

The Supreme Court said that criticism of its judgments is not an insult to the judiciary and people have the right to express different views. The Court clarified that criticism of judgments is different from allegations of corruption against the judiciary.

“We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking recognition of “Brahmophobia,” with BV Nagarathna stressing hate speech against any community is unacceptable and must be addressed through education, tolerance, fraternity and societal values.

“Free Speech or Harassment?” Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Journalist Ravi Nair’s Plea Against Summons Over Adani Report

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear journalist Ravi Nair’s plea challenging a summons issued by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch over a report on the Adani Group. The Court asked him to approach the Gujarat High Court instead, after which the petition was withdrawn.

Branding An Individual As Terrorist Associate Amounts To Defamation: Jammu and Kashmir High Court

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh ruled that falsely portraying a person as having terrorist ties inherently harms their reputation. Such misrepresentation, the Court clarified, clearly meets the legal threshold for criminal defamation under law.

No Sanction To Prosecute Prof. Mahmudabad As One-Time Magnanimity Over Operation Sindoor FB Post : Haryana Tells Supreme Court

Today, On 16th March, The Haryana government informed the Supreme Court of India that it would, as a one-time act of “magnanimity”, refuse sanction to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad. The case concerns social-media comments on Operation Sindoor made.

Tirumala Laddu Controversy: Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Seeking Action Over Alleged Spreading Misinformation

Today, On 13th March, The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition seeking action against individuals and groups accused of spreading misinformation through posters and public statements regarding the Tirumala laddu controversy, stating that such issues require appropriate remedies elsewhere.