Gurugram Police registered an FIR against comedian Pranit More and audience member Himanshu Jangra over remarks made during a live show involving a Rs 370 chicken biryani comment. The action followed an NCW complaint alleging concerns over consent and coercive behaviour.
The Delhi High Court directed removal of additional videos uploaded by Dr. Kapil Kakkar containing allegations against a sitting High Court judge and linking the judge to the Saket building collapse deaths. The order was passed during proceedings in a criminal contempt petition initiated by the Delhi High Court Bar Association.
Abhijeet Dipke has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Central government’s order blocking the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account under Section 69A of the IT Act over alleged national security concerns, with the matter likely to be heard later this week.
Newslaundry’s Managing Editor Manisha Pande and other journalists have refused to withdraw their ₹2 crore defamation suit against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra in the Delhi High Court. The matter is now listed before the Joint Registrar, with the next hearing on May 19.
Abhijit Iyer Mitra has approached the Delhi High Court seeking dismissal of a defamation suit filed by nine Newslaundry journalists over alleged abusive social media posts. The case, which seeks ₹2 crore in damages and a written apology, has been listed for further hearing.
Former CJI BR Gavai clarifies his statement on Lord Vishnu during the Khajuraho temple case, saying social media misrepresented his words. He stresses criticism of judgments is fine, but personal attacks on judges are unacceptable.
Today, On 16th October, The Supreme Court stayed the re-arrest of two women journalists from Telangana who were accused of sharing and promoting offensive social media content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, after being detained earlier and released on bail.
Today, On 1st August, P&H High Court dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s plea to quash a defamation case over her tweet during the farmers’ protest, citing “false and defamatory imputations by a celebrity” that allegedly damaged the complainant’s image and reputation.
Justice GR Swaminathan slams Advocate Vanchinathan for accusing him of caste and communal prejudice. The Court warns against crossing the line between criticism and defamatory attacks.
Bombay High Court criticized Hindustani Bhau for filing a plea against Farah Khan over her Holi remark, calling it unnecessary. The Court questioned the intent, saying it seemed aimed at publicity, not genuine grievance.
