CRIMINAL DEFAMATION PROCEEDINGS
Rahul Gandhi gets relief as Sultanpur court dismisses 2018 defamation case
A Special MP/MLA Court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday dismissed a 2018 criminal defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over alleged objectionable remarks against Amit Shah, then BJP president. Gandhi appeared before the court for the verdict. The complaint was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in August 2018.
Ankita Bhandari's parents released after detention, give Centre 24-hour ultimatum
Parents of Ankita Bhandari protested the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor, alleging his involvement in her murder. They issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government to cancel his appointment. During the protest, police detained the parents along with several Congress leaders before releasing them hours later. Ankita's family and activists continue to demand an investigation into Gautam's alleged VIP connections.
'Commander-in-thief' remark: SC stays trial against Rahul Gandhi
The Supreme Court has stayed the criminal defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi regarding his comments on Prime Minister Modi. These remarks were made during a public rally in Rajasthan, focusing on the Rafale fighter jet deal. Gandhi used the slogan 'Chowkidar chor hai' and referred to Modi as 'India's Commander-in-Thief'. The court issued a notice regarding Gandhi's plea and is awaiting responses.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey files ₹2 crore defamation suit against former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed civil and criminal defamation suits against former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg. Dubey is seeking ₹2 crore in damages, as both parties dispute statements made during their ongoing conflict. Previously, Garg rejected a legal notice sent by Dubey that demanded an apology and withdrawal of previous statements. The dispute has developed further with allegations exchanged between the two individuals during a podcast.
Delhi Court confirms earlier injunctions in Hari Shankar Tibrewal defamation case
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has confirmed its earlier interim injunctions in a civil defamation case concerning businessman Hari Shankar Tibrewal, observing that certain publications allegedly portraying him as a "Hawala Trader", a "key figure in stock market manipulation scheme" and a "shadowy titan in a financial underworld" prima facie attributed criminality to him.
Two men created fake email ID in someone else's name to complain in public but court stays their FIR on identity theft
Allahabad High Court stayed an FIR against two men accused of creating an email ID in someone else's name to send fake complaints, ruling that the act does not amount to identity theft under Section 66-C of the IT Act since the law covers only electronic signatures, passwords and unique identification features, not email IDs.
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Delhi High Court quashes defamation case against Pinaki Misra, says basic material missing
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against senior advocate Pinaki Misra. This decision came after finding insufficient material to prove reputational damage. The court noted the complainant did not present evidence from others. Misra had also denied giving the alleged interview to the publication. Therefore, the High Court set aside the summoning order and quashed the case.
FIR registered against Abhijeet Dipke for 'entering govt school without permission, threatening teachers'
Police registered a case against Abhijeet Dipke and others in Latur district. They allegedly entered a government school without permission and disrupted official duties. The complaint stated Dipke filmed the school and made defamatory claims on social media. Teachers alleged he threatened them with suspension and defamation. Further investigation into the matter is currently underway by officials.
Supreme Court quashes defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over Savarkar remarks
The Supreme Court quashed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi. This action followed remarks made about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a rally. The court cited a lack of required sanction for the proceedings. A separate complaint was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, V D Savarkar's grandnephew.
SC quashes defamation proceedings against Union minister L Murugan
The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court decision. The high court had refused to dismiss defamation charges against Union minister L Murugan. Murugan faced these charges over statements made in 2020. The Supreme Court accepted Murugan's argument. He said he did not intend to defame the Murasoli Trust. The case is now closed.
SC extends stay on defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor for 'scorpion' remark against PM Modi
The Supreme Court has extended its stay on defamation proceedings against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his 'scorpion on Shivling' remark about Prime Minister Modi. Hearing Tharoor's plea, the court has sought responses from the Delhi Police and the complainant, BJP leader Rajiv Babbar.
Remark against PM Modi: SC to hear Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's plea in defamation case
The Supreme Court will hear a plea by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor against a Delhi High Court verdict. The High Court refused to quash defamation proceedings related to Tharoor's 'scorpion on Shivling' comment about Prime Minister Modi. Previously, the Supreme Court stayed proceedings in the defamation case and sought responses from the Delhi Police and BJP leader Rajiv Babbar.
SC stays proceedings against Shashi Tharoor over 'scorpion sitting on Shivling' remark targeting PM Modi
The Supreme Court has stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a defamation case. Tharoor had claimed an RSS leader compared Modi to a 'scorpion sitting on a Shivling.' The high court previously vacated the interim order, directing parties to appear before the trial court.
HC refuses to quash defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor on "scorpion on shivling" remark
The Delhi High Court has refused to quash the defamation proceedings against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his alleged 'scorpion on shivling' remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The court directed the parties to appear before the trial court on September 10 and dismissed Tharoor's plea challenging the defamation proceedings.
SC stays defamation case by IAS Rohini Sindhuri against IPS D Roopa
The Supreme Court has put an interim stay on criminal defamation proceedings initiated by senior IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri against Karnataka's senior IPS officer D Roopa.
PM Modi's degree: Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh approach Gujarat HC for stay on criminal defamation case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on Wednesday approached the Gujarat High Court for a stay on the criminal defamation proceedings against them till the disposal of their revision plea in a sessions court. The matter is likely to come up for hearing on August 11.
Defamation proceedings against Kanimozhi, Maran quashed
Madras High Court quashed proceedings against DMK MP Kanimozhi, former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and TNCC president K S Alagiri in the lower courts.
Delhi HC extends stay on criminal defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor has sought setting aside of the trial court's April 27, 2019 order by which he was summoned as accused in the criminal defamation complaint. The plea has also sought quashing of the complaint dated November 2, 2018.
Bombay HC dismisses Kangana Ranaut's plea seeking quashing of Javed Akhtar's defamation case
Justice Revati Mohite Dere said Ranaut's petition "stands dismissed."
Javed Akhtar requests Bombay HC to dismiss Kangana Ranaut's plea seeking quashing of defamation proceedings
Akhtar said the magistrate had gone through his complaint and his statement made on oath.
Supreme Court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal's plea against Arun Jaitley defamation case
"We have seen the judgements. We can't interfere with the judgements of the Delhi High Court and the trial court. The petition is dismissed," the bench said.
Defamation case: SC to hear Delhi CM's plea tomorrow
SC defers till Tuesday the hearing on the appeal of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeking a stay on the trial court proceedings in a criminal defamation case filed against him by FM Arun Jaitley.
Court grants Arvind Kejriwal exemption from personal appearance
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass fixed the matter for October 24 after counsel for Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders.
Can corporate house invoke criminal defamation law against citizen? Supreme Court to take a call
Senior advocate Diwan said that a company could pursue the remedy of civil defamation suit and it must be restrained from taking the course of criminal proceedings.
No prejudice if civil, criminal cases go together against AAP: Arun Jaitley
Jaitley has filed a criminal defamation complaint alleging Kejriwal and five AAP leaders-Raghav Chadha, Kumar Vishwas, Ashutosh, Sanjay Singh and Deepak Bajpai.
Court refuses to stay defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal, 5 others
"Adjourn the matter, so that I can approach the High Court in this regard... I don't want to face both the cases simultaneously," Jethmalani said.
Tweets on Jayalalithaa: SC stays proceedings against Subramanian Swamy in 3 cases
Defamation cases were filed against Swamy by the Tamil Nadu government after he had allegedly made certain allegations against Jayalalithaa on social sites.
Tweets on Jayalalithaa; Supreme Court to hear Subramanian Swamy's plea on quashing of complaints
SC would hear a plea of Swamy seeking quashing of six criminal defamation complaints lodged against him for allegedly making some comments against Jayalalithaa in his tweets.
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