Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the defamation proceedings against Asianet News Network, its channel Suvarna News, and journalist Vishweshwar Bhatt, in a case filed by actress Divya Spandana. Justice S Viswajith Shetty of the Karnataka High Court observed that the broadcast depicted the actress as being involved in illicit activities such as cricket […]
The court’s action was prompted by remarks Udhayanidhi Stalin delivered at an event hosted by the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association in Chennai on September 2, 2023. In his address, Stalin drew a contentious comparison, stating, “In the same way we aim to eliminate dengue, mosquitoes, malaria, or coronavirus, it’s essential we also […]