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Delhi HC dismisses TMC MP Saket Gokhale’s plea to recall defamation damages
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav also junked Gokhale’s plea to condone a delay of over 180 days in seeking the relief
Updated on May 02, 2025 11:50 AM IST
‘Irresponsible’: Supreme Court criticises Rahul for his remarks on Savarkar
The top court granted a stay on the summons issued to Rahul Gandhi by a Lucknow court over his comments made during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 02:32 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Activist Medha Patkar arrested in defamation case filed by Delhi L-G
Saxena filed the case as the president of the National Council of Civil Liberties against Patkar for her defamatory press release against Saxena, issued on November 24, 2000
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 10:56 AM IST
Medha Patkar arrested in defamation case filed by Delhi L-G Saxena
A Saket court issued a non-bailable warrant against Medha Patkar for "deliberately" violating its order to submit probation bonds and pay a ₹1 lakh fine.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 11:29 AM IST
Delhi HC: Portion of Saket Gokhale’s MP salary to be attached in defamation case
A bench of justice Manmeet PS Arora opined that the parliamentarian had failed to give a “reasonable explanation” for non-compliance.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 03:59 PM IST
Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against Medha Patkar
Additional sessions judge Vishal Singh of the Saket district court passed the order and rejected an application by Patkar seeking postponement of the execution of the order issued on April 8
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Defamation case: Delhi HC to hear in Sep M J Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani's acquittal
Defamation case: Delhi HC to hear in Sep M J Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani's acquittal
Published on Apr 22, 2025 03:46 PM IST
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Supreme Court: Homebuyers have right to raise grievances
The 2016 defamation case against residents will proceed, as the Bombay HC in June 2024 denied them relief and ordered them to stand trial.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 03:27 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Not defamation if homebuyers peacefully protest against builders, SC holds
Not defamation if homebuyers peacefully protest against builders, SC holds
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:46 PM IST
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Patkar vs Delhi LG: HC tells city court to consider new witness plea after May 20
Delhi HC has directed a city court to defer proceedings in Medha Patkar's defamation case against LG VK Saxena until after May 20.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Fix Medha Patkar defamation case against LG post May 20: Delhi HC to trial court
Fix Medha Patkar defamation case against LG post May 20: Delhi HC to trial court
Published on Apr 16, 2025 01:57 PM IST
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Delhi HC directs removal of 'defamatory' content against Isha Foundation
Justice Subramonium Prasad said the continuous circulation of the YouTube video, having a "clickbait" title, was likely to cause harm to the trust’s reputation.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 01:36 PM IST
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Defamation case against LG: Delhi court says Medha Patkar will be on probation for one year
Defamation case against LG: Delhi court says Medha Patkar will be on probation for one year
Published on Apr 08, 2025 11:45 AM IST
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Pune court allows Rahul Gandhi’s plea to convert Savarkar defamation case into summons trial to bring historical facts on record
The court of Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Amol Shinde, designated for cases involving MPs and MLAs, held that the dispute raised “complex questions of fact and law,” particularly related to historical narratives, and observed that a more detailed trial procedure would be necessary to allow examination of evidence and enable both parties to cross-examine witnesses thoroughly
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Pune court allows Rahul Gandhi’s plea to convert Savarkar defamation case into summons trial
The court emphasized that summary trials are not designed to accommodate such in-depth scrutiny, and given the nature of the dispute, a full-fledged trial would better serve the interests of justice
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Move sessions court to appear virtually in defamation case: Delhi HC to Medha Patkar
Move sessions court to appear virtually in defamation case: Delhi HC to Medha Patkar
Published on Apr 07, 2025 02:53 PM IST
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Cal HC quashes defamation case, holds public interest outweighs right to reputation
Cal HC quashes defamation case, holds public interest outweighs right to reputation
Published on Apr 01, 2025 02:11 PM IST
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HC notice to Mann, Dhaliwal in defamation case
The Punjab and Haryana high court sought a response from chief minister Bhagwant Mann and minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal in a defamation case
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Non-bailable warrants issued against AAP MLA
A court issued non-bailable warrants against AAP MLA Mehraj Malik in a defamation case. Malik downplayed the issue, focusing on governance concerns.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:42 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness
Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:48 PM IST
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Jay Z sues lawyer and former accuser over dropped sexual assault allegations
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has accused the defendants of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and civil conspiracy.
Published on Mar 04, 2025 12:58 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Javed Akhtar reveals his plan after Kangana Ranaut's apology in defamation case
Last week, Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar ended their feud, with both parties withdrawing their respective complaints before the Bandra magistrate court.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 02:43 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar settle defamation case; actor apologises for inconvenience to lyricist
Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar's legal feud ends as both withdraw complaints in court, resolving the defamation case through mediation.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 08:00 AM IST
SC: Balance free speech with responsibility
The bench, while upholding the fundamental right to free speech enshrined under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, stressed that this right comes with an inherent duty to publish news and opinions responsibly.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Pune Court grants Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption from appearing in Savarkar defamation case
The case pertains to Gandhi’s alleged objectionable remarks against Hindutva icon Savarkar during his speech in London in March 2023
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:20 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi
Special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 04:13 PM IST
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Delhi HC notice to Atishi on BJP leader’s appeal to summon her in defamation case
The case, filed in April 2024, stems from Atishi’s statement accusing the BJP of offering bribes to Aam Aadmi Party legislators to switch sides
Published on Feb 04, 2025 03:52 PM IST
Relief for Shashi Tharoor as Delhi court dismisses defamation case against him
In his plea, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar claimed Shashi Tharoor made false and defamatory statements at various public forums.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 06:36 PM IST
SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah
The complaint said that the comments alleging Shah as a ‘murder accused’ was an insult to all workers, supporters and leaders of the party.
Published on Jan 20, 2025 11:46 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
SC stays defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Amit Shah
The court issued a notice to the state and the complainant, Navin Jha, on Rahul Gandhi’s petition challenging a February 2024 order of the Jharkhand HC.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 12:06 PM IST