A Lucknow court has registered a case against ANI Editor Smita Prakash over false news attributed to the Election Commission of India. The complaint said ANI circulated statements not released on ECI’s official website or verified platforms.
The Bombay High Court initiated contempt proceedings against lawyer Nilesh Ojha for making scandalous statements during a press conference about the Disha Salian death case. The court found his remarks, which targeted a judge’s integrity, objectionable and ordered the immediate removal of the related video from online platforms. Further hearings are scheduled.
A Delhi court dismissed Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit’s defamation complaint against AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh, stating no valid grounds for proceeding. The judge, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal, noted there was insufficient evidence of defamation. Dikshit had sought Rs 10 crore in damages, claiming reputational harm.
A Delhi court rejected BJP leader Suraj Bhan Chauhan’s plea to prosecute AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj over alleged defamation in 2018. The court cited an expired limitation period and noted the delay in filing the complaint. It criticized Chauhan’s approach as whimsical and opportunistic. As a result, the case was dismissed.
Today, On 4th December, the Delhi High Court rejected a plea challenging Navjot Sidhu’s claim regarding his wife’s cancer cure, emphasizing the importance of free speech. The court ruled that personal expression should not be curtailed by legal actions, allowing Sidhu’s statements to stand despite allegations of misinformation regarding cancer treatments.
Kapil Sibal criticized Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s residence for Ganesh Puja, calling it “unfortunate.” He expressed concern over the publicized private event, stating that it sends the wrong message to the public and undermines trust in institutions. Sibal emphasized the need for public figures to avoid situations leading to speculation, which can harm institutions.
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Today, On 5th September, the Madras High Court quashed the FIR against BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje after the Tamil Nadu government accepted her apology for suggesting Tamil Nadu’s involvement in a bomb blast. The state’s decision to drop the legal proceedings emphasizes the significance of diplomatic resolutions and respect for public sentiments in sensitive matters.