News for 'defamation case'

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rajan, who is presently lodged at the Tihar jail, sought a stay on the release of the series and an order to take down the trailer.

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done. I'm sorry. I just, I don't watch them.'

Court issues non-bailable warrant against Vijaykanth

Court issues non-bailable warrant against Vijaykanth

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A court in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam founder and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijaykanth after he failed to appear before it in connection with a defamation case filed by the Jayalalithaa government.

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Sunday slammed Sri Lanka Cricket for bidding for a ban from the ICC, calling it a "big betrayal of the country".

Malicious campaign by channels to defame Sushant's kin: Lawyer

Malicious campaign by channels to defame Sushant's kin: Lawyer

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The senior advocate told the media that Sushant's three sisters -- Priyanka, Mitu and Rani -- told him that they are extremely pained by the negative and false campaign related to his mental health which has been started by some news channels

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Ending all uncertainty over the trial in the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister M J Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, a Delhi court on Thursday sent back the case to the judge who was hearing it for two years.

Bengal CID books CBI officers for murder in custodial death case

Bengal CID books CBI officers for murder in custodial death case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The seven have been booked on the charge of murder and other sections of the Indian Penal Code, a CID official said.

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches against Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji and some others as part of a money laundering investigation and held multi-city searches, official sources said.

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Television visuals showed BJP workers mobbing the car at Khandoji Baba Chowk and vandalising it, resulting in the vehicle's windscreen and side panes getting damaged.

Marathi actress gets bail in case over anti-Pawar online post

Marathi actress gets bail in case over anti-Pawar online post

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

More than a month after she was arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable post about Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on social media, a court in Thane district in Maharashtra on Wednesday granted bail to Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale in connection with the case.

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The wrong person had to spend a banvaas of 14 years on a wrong charge.'

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 'black paper', titled '10 saal anyay kaal' also alleged that issues such as rising prices, unemployment, subversion of institutions and farmers' 'distress' had plagued the country.

'Police wants to defame Hindutva activists'

'Police wants to defame Hindutva activists'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'Many BJP MLAs and ministers tell us the police does not listen to them.'

Cong, NCP demand CBI reveal outcome in Sushant case

Cong, NCP demand CBI reveal outcome in Sushant case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, allies in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Viaks Aghadi government in Maharashtra, on Monday demanded that the Central Bureau of Investigation reveal its final finding into the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

'Mera ghar Rahul Gandhi ka ghar': Cong leaders open their homes to Rahul

'Mera ghar Rahul Gandhi ka ghar': Cong leaders open their homes to Rahul

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

This comes after Gandhi on Tuesday replied to the Lok Sabha Secretariat's notice to vacate his official bungalow, and said he will abide by the notice.

Defamation row: Verdict reserved on plea against AAP, Kejriwal

Defamation row: Verdict reserved on plea against AAP, Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved for April 15 its order on a plea filed by the CEO of a news portal challenging a magisterial court's judgement dismissing his criminal defamation complaint against Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi can never be Savarkar even by a long shot because the freedom fighter neither travelled abroad for six months of the year nor sought help from foreigners against his country, Thakur said.

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Congress on Friday welcomed the statements of opposition leaders condemning Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha and said it was now time for the party to take on the job of building the opposition unity in a "systematic way".

PCB chief files defamation suit against Akhtar

PCB chief files defamation suit against Akhtar

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Banned pacer Shoaib Akhtar's never-ending woes have been compounded further with Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Nasim Ashraf on Friday slapping a Rs 220 million defamation suit against him.

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The entire electorate of Wayanad is joyful. Rahulji is with us and we are with him wherever he is.'

Kerala college mark row: Scribe, principal booked on SFI leader's complaint

Kerala college mark row: Scribe, principal booked on SFI leader's complaint

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Kerala police registered a case against five persons including an Asianet News journalist and principal of the government-run Maharaja's College in Ernakulam based on a complaint by student union leader PM Arsho in connection with the mark list controversy.

Renuka fumes over Aarushi's 'defamation'

Renuka fumes over Aarushi's 'defamation'

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Noida police personnel are under fire from Minister for Women and Child Development Renuka Chowdhury for the 'insensitive handling' of the Arushi Talwar murder case. "We take strong objection to the language that has been used to describe the murder," she told reporters. "I have strong reservations about Aarushi's character assassination. The police need to be sensitised." The Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also objected to the stigmatisation of the minor.

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The central probe agency has got an alleged 'close associate' of Sisodia -- Dinesh Arora -- to spill beans by turning approver in the case, they said.

SC allows The Wire to withdraw appeal in Jay Shah case

SC allows The Wire to withdraw appeal in Jay Shah case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The apex court said the trial against them will be expeditiously completed by the competent court.

21-year-old engg student detained in Bulli Bai app case

21-year-old engg student detained in Bulli Bai app case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The case has been registered against the unknown culprits under sections 153(A) (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion etc), 153(B) (Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration), 295(A) (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings), 354D (stalking), 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 500 (criminal defamation) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 67 (publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of Information Technology Act.

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

In its first comments on the sexual harassment allegations against Akbar, the BJP said the minister has given his version on the row and that it is not about whether the party agrees or disagrees with him.

Kejriwal apologises to SAD leader over drugs charge

Kejriwal apologises to SAD leader over drugs charge

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Bikram Singh Majithia claimed he was grateful that truth had won and Kejriwal had realised his mistake.

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday linked opposition parties coming together against the Bharatiya Janata Party to his government's campaign against corruption, and asserted that the clampdown on graft will continue without being hindered by "false allegations".

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

As tribal body seeks Prez rule, Meiteis urge PM not to talk to Kuki militants

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Zomi-Kuki organisation also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for a permanent solution to the ongoing ethnic strife

Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Metropolitan Magistrate R R Khan had on Tuesday rejected Ranaut's application seeking permanent exemption from appearance in which she had cited her professional commitments. The detailed order was made available Thursday.

Manipur tribal body leader booked for promoting enmity

Manipur tribal body leader booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Registering a 'zero FIR' based on a complaint by a trader, the Manipur police filed the case in Imphal sub-division.

Sheila Dikshit sues Kejriwal for filthy language

Sheila Dikshit sues Kejriwal for filthy language

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

According to reports, Dikshit's political secretary Pawan Khera sent a legal notice to Kejriwal for allegedly using filthy language against the chief minister.

2 arrested in sleaze video case targeting BJP MP

2 arrested in sleaze video case targeting BJP MP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The police in Gujarat have registered an FIR against two persons and detained them after a video purportedly showing Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Parbatbhai Patel in a compromising position with a woman went viral on social media, even as the parliamentarian claimed the clip was doctored, an official said on Wednesday.

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The following are some of the key observations made by a Delhi court while throwing out M J Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani over her allegations of sexual harassment.

Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rupani claimed that the state government had taken 'prompt action' in the incident as all the main culprits were arrested the next day.

Ex-MLA, son booked for recording, uploading video of BJP legislator in UP

Ex-MLA, son booked for recording, uploading video of BJP legislator in UP

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

He even used foul language against the MLA and told her to leave the office, Singh alleged.

Kejriwal used worse abuses than crook for Jaitley: Jethmalani

Kejriwal used worse abuses than crook for Jaitley: Jethmalani

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Firing a fresh salvo at his former client, the senior counsel alleged that the Delhi chief minister had instructed him to use derogatory words against Jaitley.

Opposition leaders push for caste census, anti-BJP front at DMK meet

Opposition leaders push for caste census, anti-BJP front at DMK meet

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The conference was seen by many as a show of strength by the Opposition with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav joining in to raise their voice against oppression of backward classes.

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Congress leaders accused the government of "murdering democracy" after police stopped them from reaching the Red Fort to start their 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' at 7 pm.

Cong leader moves court against BJP's Ravan poster on Rahul

Cong leader moves court against BJP's Ravan poster on Rahul

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The poster showed Gandhi with several heads, with the title "Bharat Khatre Mein Hai - A Congress party production. Directed by George Soros".