Social media influencer Ajeet Bharti faces legal action for allegedly making false statements about Rahul Gandhi. The complaint accuses Bharti of spreading misinformation and inciting religious tensions. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The FIR includes sections related to promoting enmity between religious groups. The complaint emphasizes the potential disruption of public order and social harmony.
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On Friday(7th June),The High Court of Karnataka has issued notices to Bengaluru’s High Grounds police and Ramesh Babu of KPCC following a petition by BJP’s J.P. Nadda and Amit Malviya. The notices come amidst their legal challenge against an FIR filed on May 5, 2024, related to a controversial post on Twitter.
The Delhi High Court has taken action against websites and social media spreading false information about an interview between Anant Ambani and Anand Narasimhan. Justice Sanjeev Narula ordered major platforms like Meta and X to remove misleading posts and submit user details. This highlights the battle against digital misinformation and the need for judicial oversight.
Today, On 16th May, The Bombay High Court ruled in favour of Malabar Group, declaring an online campaign against the conglomerate as defamatory. The campaign misrepresented the group’s philanthropic efforts, prompting legal action. The court’s decision emphasizes the importance of responsible communication in the business realm and upholds the group’s commitment to social welfare.
In a defamation case filed in the Delhi High Court, BJD MP Pinaki Misra accuses advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai of making baseless corruption allegations, referring to him as “Canning Lane,” “Odia Babu,” and the “Dalal of Puri.” Misra seeks an apology, damages, and removal of defamatory content from Twitter and news platforms. The suit highlights Misra’s limited interaction with Dehadrai and his association with Dehadrai’s former partner, TMC leader Mahua Moitra. Dehadrai allegedly accused Moitra and Misra of bribery and corruption. Dehadrai repeatedly posted defamatory tweets accusing Misra of criminal involvement, and also established an anonymous account to disseminate defamatory accusations. Misra’s defamation case has been filed with the assistance of advocate Samudra Sarangi.
PM Modi praised the Supreme Court’s significant decision in the JMM MPs bribery case on Monday, referring to it as a “great judgment.” The Supreme Court, led by CJI, overturned a ruling granting immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution in bribery cases for speeches or votes. Prime Minister Modi praised the decision, calling it a “great judgment,” emphasizing the importance of clean politics and public confidence in the system. The ruling promotes transparency and upholds democratic ideals.
The Karnataka High Court, in a recent hearing, made a significant observation suggesting that the central government should contemplate introducing an age restriction for social media usage in India. The court opined that individuals should be “at least 21” years old to access social media platforms. This recommendation emerged during the court’s deliberation on X […]