The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Riyaz, accused of insulting Lord Ram on Facebook. The decision based on his clean record and an apology. This case sparked debate on religious sensitivities and legal freedoms, but the court emphasized India’s secular values. The accused must now abide by certain conditions while on bail.
Today, 12th April, Advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha sent a letter to the Attorney General citing concerns about AAP supporters’ attempts to undermine the judiciary’s credibility on social media. Jha seeks permission to file a contempt of court case against AAP for misquoting the Delhi High Court and making baseless allegations. He urges the AG to address this issue to protect the judiciary’s authority.
The Supreme Court cautioned against misrepresenting facts or prejudicing ongoing legal proceedings through social media comments, expressing concern over the misuse of social media in pending court matters. They also addressed a contempt case involving premature social media claims of victory. The Court emphasized the seriousness of parties interfering with ongoing proceedings.
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On Tuesday (9th April): The Delhi Police opposed Umar Khalid’s bail plea, alleging he spread false information on social media and incited violence during the 2020 Delhi riots. They presented evidence of his communication with various individuals to manipulate the narrative. Khalid’s request for bail hinged on lack of evidence against him, with the court set to decide on the matter.
Today ( 6th April) A complaint has been filed against Sunita Kejriwal and other leaders for sharing court proceedings on social media, violating Video Conferencing Rules. The complaint alleges a planned conspiracy to manipulate court proceedings and mislead the public. It also targets Aam Aadmi Party members and opposition parties for sharing the recordings.
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 (20th March): The Delhi High Court has summoned Mahua Moitra in response to a defamation suit filed by advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. Both parties were instructed to refrain from making defamatory statements against each other. The case, scheduled for its next hearing on April 8, is related to allegations made by Dehadrai against Moitra regarding past relationships and bribery accusations.
Today (18th March): During the hearing, advocate Mathews Nedumpara claimed that the citizens were unaware of the entire judgment in the Electoral Bond case. NEW DELHI: Today (March 18th): During the hearing concerning the Electoral Bond case, a heated verbal exchange between Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and advocate Mathews Nedumpara, creating waves on social media. […]
The Delhi High Court amended an interim injunction in a defamation lawsuit filed by Union Minister Smriti Irani against three Congress leaders. The modification now requires social media platforms to promptly remove content deemed defamatory towards Irani and her daughter. If the content persists, Irani can directly approach the platforms, who have three days to assess and remove it.
The Varanasi district court in Uttar Pradesh is set to deliver its verdict on February 27th regarding a criminal complaint lodged against well-known stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra. The case centers on allegations that Kamra disrespected the Indian National Flag through a contentious tweet, sparking widespread debate over the limits of satire and freedom of expression […]
