News for 'defamation lawsuit'

HC refers journo's defamation suit on 'Khan sir' for mediation

HC refers journo's defamation suit on 'Khan sir' for mediation

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has referred a defamation case filed by TV Today Network and Anjana Om Kashyap against educator Faisal Khan ('Khan Sir') and others to mediation. The court urged both parties to exercise restraint and seek an amicable settlement, particularly asking Khan Sir to remove posts revealing information about Kashyap's children. The lawsuit seeks Rs 2 crore in damages.

'Putting certain things...': HC orders CJP to remove posts against BJP leader

'Putting certain things...': HC orders CJP to remove posts against BJP leader

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The Delhi High Court has directed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to remove allegedly objectionable social media posts targeting BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia. The court emphasised the need for verified and articulate expression, even while acknowledging the youth's right to protest. The case involves a defamation lawsuit filed by Bhatia over posts containing a wrongly attributed quote.

Cheating scandal: Carlsen, Chess.com beat Niemann's defamation lawsuit

Cheating scandal: Carlsen, Chess.com beat Niemann's defamation lawsuit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

A federal court dismissed Hans Niemann's $100 million defamation lawsuit alleging Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com falsely accused him of cheating.

Nora Fatehi Sued For Rs 3 Crore Over 'Lego Airplane'

Nora Fatehi Sued For Rs 3 Crore Over 'Lego Airplane'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Nora Fatehi is embroiled in a Rs 3 crore civil defamation lawsuit filed by Dunes Aviation, which claims her 'Lego airplane' comments on social media severely damaged its reputation and commercial operations.

Delhi HC summons Arnab Goswami in defamation case

Delhi HC summons Arnab Goswami in defamation case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in a defamation case filed by the Congress party. The case alleges that Goswami falsely claimed the Istanbul Congress Centre in Turkiye is the office of the political party.

FBI chief Kash Patel sues 'The Atlantic' for $250 mn over drinking row

FBI chief Kash Patel sues 'The Atlantic' for $250 mn over drinking row

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

FBI director Kash Patel has escalated his war with the media by filing a massive $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick.

Niemann files $100m defamation lawsuit against Carlsen

Niemann files $100m defamation lawsuit against Carlsen

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Hans Niemann, the teenage American grandmaster at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal, sued world champion Magnus Carlsen, online platform Chess.com and others for slander and libel on Thursday and is seeking at least $100 million in damages.

Jolt to Trump as US court rejects defamation case against NYT

Jolt to Trump as US court rejects defamation case against NYT

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Instead, Merryday called the filing "decidedly improper and impermissible," likening it more to a political screed than a legitimate legal complaint.

Ba***ds of Bollywood: Sameer Wankhede allowed to sue makers in Mumbai

Ba***ds of Bollywood: Sameer Wankhede allowed to sue makers in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has permitted IRS officer Sameer Wankhede to move a court in Mumbai with his defamation lawsuit against Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment over the web series "The Ba***ds of Bollywood."

HC orders removal of content linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Epstein

HC orders removal of content linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Epstein

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Delhi high court has ordered the removal of defamatory social media content falsely linking Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, protecting her reputation from malicious online attacks.

Delhi HC orders removal of malicious social media posts on Raghav Chadha

Delhi HC orders removal of malicious social media posts on Raghav Chadha

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of certain objectionable social media content targeting MP Raghav Chadha, who had filed a lawsuit against malicious, AI-generated, and deepfake content impacting his reputation. While some content was deemed not prima facie defamatory, specific objectionable material was ordered to be taken down.

Cong alleges Sarma's wife holds 3 passports, CM threatens lawsuit

Cong alleges Sarma's wife holds 3 passports, CM threatens lawsuit

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied allegations made by the Congress party that his wife possesses multiple passports and concealed property information, vowing to take legal action against the Congress leader who made the claims.

Lilavati Trust files Rs 1,000 cr defamation suit against HDFC Bank CEO

Lilavati Trust files Rs 1,000 cr defamation suit against HDFC Bank CEO

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMM Trust) on Friday said it has filed a Rs 1,000 crore civil defamation lawsuit against HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, over a series of malicious, and false statements made against the Trust and its permanent trustee, Prashant Mehta.

Assam CM Sarma files Rs 500 cr defamation case against Congress leaders

Assam CM Sarma files Rs 500 cr defamation case against Congress leaders

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has filed a Rs 500 crore defamation case against Congress leaders for alleging land grabbing by him and his family. The lawsuit follows a press conference where Congress leaders claimed Sarma possessed benami land.

Trump To File $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Trump To File $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump said he will file a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of running what he called a decades-long 'method of lying' against him, his family and the America First movement.

HC rejects TMC MP's sealed cover apology in defamation case

HC rejects TMC MP's sealed cover apology in defamation case

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The Delhi high court has refused to accept the apology of TMC MP Saket Gokhale in a sealed cover over a plea of former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and said he has "tarried and procrastinated" but not complied with its verdict.

Actress Sued For Rs 100 Cr Over Suryakumar Comment

Actress Sued For Rs 100 Cr Over Suryakumar Comment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Actress Khushi Mukherjee, known for MTV Splitsvilla, has landed in legal trouble after a Rs 100 crore defamation case was filed against her by social media influencer Faizan Ansari.

HC summons to commentator Abhijit in women scribes' defamation suit

HC summons to commentator Abhijit in women scribes' defamation suit

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra in a defamation lawsuit filed by nine women journalists from Newslaundry. The journalists allege that Mitra used "derogatory terms and slurs" while making "defamatory, false, malicious and unsubstantiated allegations" on X (formerly Twitter). While Mitra has deleted the allegedly defamatory content, the court has directed him to submit written submissions and has reminded him of the limits of free speech. The court has also asked the social media platform X to provide its stand on the matter.

HC curbs 'trial by media' in molestation case, orders to take down posts

HC curbs 'trial by media' in molestation case, orders to take down posts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of defamatory social media posts concerning the alleged molestation of a journalist on a flight, citing a violation of the accused's right to dignity and fair trial. The court also criticised media houses and actor Richa Chadha for amplifying unverified allegations.

Kangana settles defamation case with 'kind and gracious' Javed Akhtar

Kangana settles defamation case with 'kind and gracious' Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has resolved her long-running defamation case with veteran screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar through mediation. Ranaut posted a photo with Akhtar on Instagram and said the cinema veteran was "kind and gracious" during the mediation process. Akhtar had claimed that Ranaut defamed and damaged his 'immaculate reputation' by dragging his name into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in her interview with a news channel in July 2020.

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sri Lankan Cricket, on Wednesday, slapped a defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe for making "damaging defamatory statements" against it, deepening the administrative crisis in the country.

Carlsen-Niemann gearing up for explosive face-off

Carlsen-Niemann gearing up for explosive face-off

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

American Hans Niemann filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against Carlsen and Chess.com in October 2022 after the allegations that he had cheated.

Carlsen beats Niemann in first face-off since cheating scandal

Carlsen beats Niemann in first face-off since cheating scandal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago.

'I Plan To Sue This Minister For 100 Cr'

'I Plan To Sue This Minister For 100 Cr'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Her outrageous comments cannot be allowed to slide under the crack.' 'She has apparently apologised to Samantha.' 'What about my family? Not a word of apology to me and to my family!'

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

Forum faces Rs 400 cr lawsuit for defaming Sonia

Forum faces Rs 400 cr lawsuit for defaming Sonia

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The Indian National Overseas Congress has filed a $100 million (Rs 400 crore) libel lawsuit against three members of the so called Forum for Saving Gandhi's Heritage for allegedly defaming party president Sonia Gandhi during her visit to New York last year.

TMC's Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh damages for defaming minister's wife

TMC's Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh damages for defaming minister's wife

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday directed Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale on Monday to apologise and pay Rs 50 lakh damages to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, wife of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, for his defamatory tweets against her over the purchase of a property in Switzerland.

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Former Mumbai zonal director at Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit before the Delhi high court against Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the production house owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan.

Indian-American doctor files lawsuit against Modi, Adani

Indian-American doctor files lawsuit against Modi, Adani

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Eminent Indian-American attorney from New York Ravi Batra has termed it a "dead on arrival lawsuit".

Mirach to file $400 million defamation suit against Sahara

Mirach to file $400 million defamation suit against Sahara

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sahara had initiated legal action against the US-based firm.

HC refuses to review defamation order against Tehelka

HC refuses to review defamation order against Tehelka

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said there was no merit in the plea, also filed by the news portal's journalist Aniruddha Bahal, as there is no error apparent on the face of record or a mistake which can be corrected within the ambit of review.

HC notice to Kejriwal on Cong MP's defamation plea

HC notice to Kejriwal on Cong MP's defamation plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court has sought a response from former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a plea of a Congress MP seeking damages of Rs 1 crore from the AAP leader on the grounds that he has been defamed.

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US short-seller Hindenburg Research has said it is not under investigation by the US SEC as it rubbished alleged links of its founder to a hedge fund for preparing reports targeting companies.

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".

Tarun Tejpal offers to pay defamed Army officer Rs 10 lakh, issue apology

Tarun Tejpal offers to pay defamed Army officer Rs 10 lakh, issue apology

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Journalist Tarun Tejpal told the Delhi high court on Friday that he will publish an apology in a national daily stating that an Indian Army officer, against whom he had levelled allegations of corruption in defence procurement, had not accepted any money.

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed author and advice columnist E Jean Carroll in 1996, a Manhattan federal jury has found and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation, a verdict that may hurt him in his 2024 bid to regain the White House.

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: For The Love Of Drama!

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: For The Love Of Drama!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Kesari 2 has more style than substance on its mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is purely an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra.

Louise Khurshid's lawsuit: HC seeks TV Today's response

Louise Khurshid's lawsuit: HC seeks TV Today's response

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The Delhi high court on Friday sought response from the TV Today group and 13 others on a civil defamation suit filed by Law Minister Salman Khurshid's wife Louise Khurshid against the media house for airing a programme alleging financial irregularities in a trust run by the couple.

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

Rediff.com18 May 2022

How the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard relationship evolved and dissolved.