The Delhi High Court clarified that it does not intend to take any action against journalist Manisha Pande for her video remarks describing TV Today’s content as “shit.” The Court added it would not prejudice her professional career.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Newslaundry journalist Manisha Pande for using the word “shit” while commenting on TV Today Network’s content, calling it gross and indecent. The Court warned that such language could invite serious observations and orders that may severely affect her professional career.
The Delhi High Court refused to grant interim relief to YSRCP leader and former TTD chairman YV Subba Reddy in a defamation case over media reports on the Tirupati laddu adulteration controversy.
The Court held that restraining the media without hearing them is justified only in exceptional cases and allowed the matter to proceed after pleadings.
The Supreme Court exempted Kerala journalist Aravindan Manikoth from surrendering in a 2013 case where he was convicted under Section 354A IPC for making sexually coloured remarks through a political satire article. The Court noted that he had already paid the compensation and granted interim protection pending the State of Kerala’s response.
