The Calcutta High Court dismissed the case against the film “The Diary of West Bengal” on Thursday, citing a Supreme Court ruling on banning books or movies. Chief Justice TS Shivagnam emphasized that individuals have the choice to watch or not watch, and criticism is a right in a democratic society, stating that there are more pressing issues to address. The film’s director clarified that it was not intended to undermine the honor of Bengal and was based on factual information. The controversy arose following the release of the film’s trailer, which featured events in Bengal and characters resembling political figures, including a version of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
A Delhi court denied bail to Mohit Goyal for allegedly forging the signature of lawyer Sidharth Luthra in a legal notice sent to IndusInd Bank. The judge emphasized Goyal’s history of similar offenses and the societal interest in denying bail. Goyal’s arrest followed a complaint by Luthra, and the case has sparked discussions on preventing such incidents.
Alakh Pandey, CEO of Physics Wallah, plans to take the NEET UG 2024 result irregularities to the Supreme Court due to widespread student anxiety. Pandey expressed deep concerns in a video, highlighting discrepancies and the lack of responses from the NTA. He intends to issue a legal notice and seek justice for affected students.
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Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Chief Minister, sent a legal notice to Sanjay Raut, alleging defamatory statements in Saamna newspaper regarding Lok Sabha elections. Shinde demands an apology within three days, warning of criminal and civil proceedings if not met. Raut responded playfully, as the tension between the two parties continues to escalate.
The Supreme Court today(on 5th April), issued a notice to the Delhi Jal Board following a plea from the AAP government, citing the finance department’s withholding of approved funds. The bench instructed the release of pending funds, seeking clarification on the matter. The next hearing is scheduled for April 10. The plea alleges a substantial pending sum of Rs 1,927 crore.
Today(on 5th April), The Delhi High Court has issued notices to YouTube channels and social media accounts in Gaurav Bhatia’s defamation case related to the Noida court incident. The lawsuit follows alleged misrepresentation of the incident in media coverage. The court emphasized the need to hear other parties before making any orders, scheduling a hearing for April 8.
Today(on 18th March),Neel Shukla’s email was suspended by Google for uploading a childhood photo, leading to a legal challenge in the Gujarat High Court. The case raises concerns about digital content, privacy rights, and corporate regulations. Shukla’s plea prompted the court to issue a directive against Google, seeking responses from relevant authorities by March 26.