An Ahmedabad civil court has ordered the Congress and four of its leaders to remove a deep fake video allegedly defaming Gautam Adani within 48 hours. The court said the content is prima facie defamatory and may cause irreversible harm to reputation if allowed to circulate online.
A Pune special court has summoned Rahul Gandhi to appear on December 2 regarding a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, who alleges Gandhi made false remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a March 2023 speech in London. Gandhi previously missed court dates, prompting legal action from Savarkar’s representatives.
Yesterday, On 12th November, The Supreme Court expressed concern over inadequate private washroom facilities for women judges in a Gujarat court, following a letter from a female judicial officer who had to use a senior judge’s restroom. The court emphasized the need for improved infrastructure for female judicial officers during a public interest litigation regarding toilet availability.
Sushil Kumar Modi’s passing raises concerns about the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for his “Modi surname” remark. Legal experts confirm that Sushil Modi’s heirs can continue the lawsuit. If the family chooses not to proceed, the court may dismiss the case. Indian law allows heirs to pursue defamation cases on behalf of the deceased.
