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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicDefamation

Topic: Defamation

Rahul Gandhi appears before Surat court in defamation case over ‘Modi surname’ remark

In a complaint, BJP legislator Purnesh Modi had alleged that Gandhi defamed the entire Modi community by saying 'How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?'.

IMA serves Rs 1000-crore defamation notice on Ramdev over remarks against allopathy

Terming Ramdev's remarks a 'criminal act', IMA also asked the yoga guru to make a video clip contradicting all his allegations and circulate it on social media platforms.

Madhya Pradesh court issues summons against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in defamation case

The complainant Akash Vijaywargiya, son of BJP's National General Secretary, alleges that Abhishek Banerjee had labelled him and his father as a goon and an outsider respectively.

Amit Shah summoned by West Bengal court in defamation case filed by TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee

The case lodged by TMC MP and Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, claims that Shah had made defamatory statements against him on 11 August 2018 at a BJP rally in Kolkata.

Right to reputation vs woman’s right to dignity — what court said in Akbar-Ramani verdict

Acquitting Priya Ramani in defamation case filed against her by MJ Akbar, court said a woman has 'right to put her grievance at any platform of her choice and even after decades'.

Court reserves verdict in MJ Akbar defamation case against Priya Ramani for 10 February

The court also allowed both the parties to file their written submissions, if any, within five days.

YouTuber accused of cheating Baba Ka Dhaba owner says he is filing defamation case

While police is investigating Baba Ka Dhaba owner's complaint against Gaurav Wasan, the YouTuber claims the cheating allegations against him are false.

Mumbai court grants bail to man arrested for ‘objectionable’ posts against Uddhav Thackeray

Delhi-based lawyer Vibhor Anand was granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 50,000, after saying he would apologise through separate posts on social media.

Republic TV editors booked for report on ‘rebellion’ against Mumbai Police commissioner

The FIR is based on a complaint filed by Shashikant Pawar, a sub-inspector. Republic TV said the FIR was a 'global feat of state machinery trying to muzzle free media'.

Indian citizens and media have been terrorised enough with sedition. SC must end it now

Journalist Vinod Dua’s petition is an opportunity for the Supreme Court clearly tell police and lower courts what constitutes sedition and how to deal with defamation cases.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.