Today, On 21st May, The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for his tweets against Newslaundry journalists, saying, “A person who uses such language should not be heard,” and ordered the posts to be taken down.
Boby Chemmanur, a businessman, was arrested on January 8, 2025, after actress Honey Rose accused him of sexual harassment during a jewellery event. The Kerala High Court granted him bail, subject to strict conditions, emphasizing the need for caution in societal comments about body image. Chemmanur denied the charges, claiming they were baseless.
West Bengal Police filed a cyber complaint against tweets falsely linking CJI DY Chandrachud’s wife to the personal physician of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This coincides with the CJI’s involvement in a case regarding a doctor’s rape and murder. The complaint emphasizes the importance of accountability in online discourse, especially when intersecting with legal matters.
Today, On 5th August, Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar has contested the UPSC’s decision to revoke her candidature. The case will be heard in the Delhi High Court. The UPSC accused her of violating examination rules, leading to a permanent ban from future exams. Additional allegations include falsifying identity and misusing her position. Charges against her include cheating and forgery.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of social media posts and videos alleging that journalist Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader Ragini Nayak, citing false information and potential harm to Sharma’s reputation. The court mandated the removal of specified posts, directing the privatization of public domain videos until further orders, and affirmed that this action does not violate freedom of speech.
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Today, On 22nd May, A Delhi court granted bail to Ankit Goel, accused of defacing metro property with graffiti targeting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The 33-year-old from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was granted bail on the grounds that the charges against him are bailable. The investigation revealed the suspect’s movements and activities, including recording and sharing videos of the graffiti.
Today (16th April): The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of tweets and YouTube videos falsely alleging Gaurav Bhatia’s assault, citing concerns over “deepfake videos”. The court deemed these claims baseless and defamatory, highlighting the risk of future misuse. It directed the removal of the content until the pending defamation suit is resolved.