Defamation
SC stays defamation proceedings against Delhi CM Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal over claims of voter deletion, granting interim relief to AAP leaders.
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Judiciary
Supporting defamatory WhatsApp posts doesn’t constitute involvement in offence of defamation: MP HC [Read Order]
The MP High Court ruled that merely agreeing with or supporting defamatory WhatsApp posts doesn't necessarily involve liability for defamation.
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Judiciary
SC stays defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor for scorpion remark on PM Modi [Read Order]
SC stays defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor for his 2018 remark comparing PM Modi to a "scorpion on Shivling"; next hearing in four weeks.
Judiciary
SC protects YouTuber against coercive action by TN govt in 16 FIRs
SC grants protection to YouTuber Savukku Shankar from coercive action in 16 FIRs filed by TN police, orders review of fresh detention under Goondas Act.
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Judiciary
Calcutta HC restrains Mamata Banerjee from making defamatory statements against West Bengal Governor [Read Order]
Calcutta HC restrains Mamata Banerjee from making defamatory statements against Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose; interim order issued until August 14, 2024.
Delhi HC rejects 17-year-old defamation case against Hindustan Times by IFS officer
Delhi High Court rejects 17-year-old defamation case of an IFS officer against Hindustan Times.
India TV journalist Rajat Sharma sues Congress leaders for defamation
Veteran journalist Rajat Sharma sues Congress leaders for defamation in Delhi HC, alleging tweets damaged his 40-year reputation. Justice Krishna reserves order.
US-based businessman sues Indian media outlets for defamation, alleges being wrongly called 'conman'
US based business sues Indian media for defamation, alleging false 'conman' claims damaged his reputation. Delhi High Court issues summons for further proceedings.
AAP Minister Atishi summoned by Delhi Court in BJP defamation case, to appear on Jun 29
A Delhi Court has summoned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Atishi in a defamation case by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor.
Sameer Wankhede files defamation suit against Rakhi Sawant, advocate
Defamation trouble for Rakhi Sawant and a lawyer from Sameer Wankhede.
If no apology, may examine whether re-tweeting is criminal or not, SC to Delhi CM in defamation case
SC offers Delhi CM Kejriwal a choice to apologize or face scrutiny on if retweeting is defamation, amid a challenge to a High Court order.
Made mistake by retweeting, Arvind Kejriwal to SC in defamation case
Arvind Kejriwal admits to SC his mistake of retweeting a defamatory video in 2018, leading to a defamation case.
SC Ends Defamation Case Against Tejashwi Yadav After Apology for 'Only Gujaratis Can Be Thugs' Controversy
SC quashes defamation against Tejashwi Yadav for 'Gujaratis' remark after his apology, ending the legal battle initiated by a Gujarat businessman.
Delhi HC refuses to quash summons to CM Kejriwal for retweeting Dhruv Rathee's video against BJP
The Delhi High Court has refused to quash summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for retweeting Dhruv Rathee's video against the BJP.
"Set out specific allegations": Delhi HC to MS Dhoni's ex-business partner in defamation case against Dhoni and others
Delhi HC hears defamation case against former team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and others by Dhoni's former business partner Mihir Diwakar, and his wife.
