News for 'defamation suit'

NCP makes it clear, Anil Deshmukh won't step down

NCP makes it clear, Anil Deshmukh won't step down

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

NCP Maharashtra chief Jayant Patil said on Sunday that Mumbai Home Minister Anil Deshmukh will not step down.

'Let's end unsavoury litigation': Now, Kejriwal apologises to Arun Jaitley

'Let's end unsavoury litigation': Now, Kejriwal apologises to Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Kejriwal's apology spree began last month, with "sorries" to the BJP's Nitin Gadkari, the Congress's Kapil Sibal and the Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia.

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Subramanian Swamy's plea

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Subramanian Swamy's plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

These include Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and its offshore sister concern.

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Swamy's plea

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Swamy's plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and its offshore sister concern on a plea of Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against them for filing a defamation suit in Singapore against him.

HC flays AAP leaders for defaming L-G, asks them to take down posts

HC flays AAP leaders for defaming L-G, asks them to take down posts

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday restrained the Aam Aadmi Party and several of its leaders from levelling "false" allegations against Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and his family, after they claimed that he was involved in a Rs 1,400 crore scam.

Target the rot in Indian healthcare, NOT Aamir Khan

Target the rot in Indian healthcare, NOT Aamir Khan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Attacking the messenger with the threat of a defamation suit is a misguided attempt on the part of our medical leaders which is likely to further erode public trust in doctors, warns Dr Kunal Saha

BEML chief asked to explain notice to V K Singh

BEML chief asked to explain notice to V K Singh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The defence ministry on Wednesday sought an explanation from BEML chief V R S Natarajan for serving a legal notice on former Army Chief Gen V K Singh demanding an apology for his alleged defamatory statements against the defence PSU on the Tatra truck issue.

Alok Nath files suit against Vinta Nanda, seeks Rs 1 in damages

Alok Nath files suit against Vinta Nanda, seeks Rs 1 in damages

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'We have suffered grave and irreparable loss, harm and injury which could never be compensated in terms of money.'

Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee, accused journalist identifies himself

Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee, accused journalist identifies himself

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A three-member committee met Saha to probe into the 37-year-old's allegations against the unnamed journalist.

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.

Court orders inquiry into allegations against Teesta

Court orders inquiry into allegations against Teesta

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

A local court on Monday ordered a police inquiry into the defamation suit filed against activist Teesta Setalvad by her former associate Rais Khan.

Settle dispute in 2 weeks: HC tells Delhi CM, BJP leader

Settle dispute in 2 weeks: HC tells Delhi CM, BJP leader

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

"Devise a mechanism to resolve the issue amicably. This is not an issue which should be stretched further," Justice Kailash Gambhir said after being informed by the lawyers for two leaders that they could not sit across to settle the case.

Ex-CAG Vinod Rai apologises to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam

Ex-CAG Vinod Rai apologises to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Nirupam had filed a defamation case against Rai after the former CAG in his book in 2014 made the allegation against him and repeated it in interviews to the media.

Tatra deal: BEML slaps legal notice on ex-army chief

Tatra deal: BEML slaps legal notice on ex-army chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

A day after Gen V K Singh retired as the army chief, public sector BEML on Friday slapped a legal notice on him demanding an apology for his "false and motivated" allegations against it on the Tatra truck issue.

Unpaid firms, former employees sue CWG OC

Unpaid firms, former employees sue CWG OC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Under the scanner for alleged bungling to the tune of several crores of rupees, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is now mired in litigation with several firms and its former employees seeking their dues.

3 more cases against Yeddy, CM-Guv spat continues

3 more cases against Yeddy, CM-Guv spat continues

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

The war of words between Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa and Governor HR Bhardwaj continued on Monday with the former telling the media that his 'friends' are planning on filing a defamation suit against the Governor.

Richa Chadha, Payal Ghosh settle dispute, file consent terms

Richa Chadha, Payal Ghosh settle dispute, file consent terms

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Chadha had last week filed a defamation suit against Ghosh for making a "false, baseless, indecent and derogatory statement "against her.

Wankhede's father challenges HC order refusing to restrain Malik

Wankhede's father challenges HC order refusing to restrain Malik

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Dnyandev Wankhede, father of NCB's zonal director Sameer Wankhede, on Wednesday approached the Bombay High Court challenging its single-judge bench order that had refused to restrain Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik from making comments and putting social media posts against the anti-drug agency officer and his family.

When Jaitley lost his cool with Jethmalani in Delhi HC

When Jaitley lost his cool with Jethmalani in Delhi HC

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Heated exchanges were witnessed between Union Minister Arun Jaitley and senior advocate Ram Jethmalani in the Delhi high court on Wednesday during the former's cross-examination in a defamation case against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Respect Shashi Tharoor's right to silence: HC to Arnab

Respect Shashi Tharoor's right to silence: HC to Arnab

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Tharoor has alleged that Republic TV continued to engage in "defaming and maligning" him despite an assurance given by their counsel in the court on May 29.

Malayalam film producer Vijay Babu booked after actress accuses him of rape

Malayalam film producer Vijay Babu booked after actress accuses him of rape

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Well-known Malayalam producer-actor Vijay Babu has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a female actor and disclosing the survivor's identity through a Facebook Live session.

HC slams activist over defamatory tweets against ex-diplomat

HC slams activist over defamatory tweets against ex-diplomat

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Gokhale, in his tweets on June 13 and 26 made reference to certain property purchased by former Assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations Lakshmi Puri in Switzerland and also referred to her husband Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Never before has the BJP faced such a crisis over the nomination of the Chief Minister as it is facing now, discovers Prakash Bhandari, veteran observer of Rajasthan politics.

Digvijay to take Uma Bharti to court

Digvijay to take Uma Bharti to court

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

"I take strong exception to Uma Bharti's wild, baseless, unrestrained and repeated corruption charges against me," Singh told reporters in Bhopal on Thursday.

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on Sunday confirmed that the sensational letter to Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray was sent from his email-id.

HC asks Cong leaders to delete tweets linking Smriti Irani to Goa cafe

HC asks Cong leaders to delete tweets linking Smriti Irani to Goa cafe

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday issued summons to Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D'Souza on a civil defamation suit filed by Union minister Smriti Irani seeking damages of over Rs 2 crore for allegedly making baseless allegations against her and her daughter.

Scorpene: Verma's threat cover up attempt,says BJP

Scorpene: Verma's threat cover up attempt,says BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

BJP demanded a probe against Verma and Naval chief Admiral Arun Prakash's close relative Ravi Shankaran in connection with the two cases.

ED arrests lawyer who filed petitions against Fadnavis

ED arrests lawyer who filed petitions against Fadnavis

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Satish Uke has filed several petitions against BJP leaders, especially former Maharashtra chief minister Fadnavis.

Tushar Gandhi sues Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide over Bapu slur

Tushar Gandhi sues Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide over Bapu slur

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Gandhi maintained when he submitted the complaint application against Bhide, the police said they would seek legal opinion before moving forward in the matter.

Wankhede govt officer, anyone can scrutinise his actions: HC

Wankhede govt officer, anyone can scrutinise his actions: HC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Dnyandev Wankhede, Sameer's father, has sought damages of Rs 1.25 crore from Malik and an order restraining him from making further false or incorrect statements against the Wankhede family.

NBW issued against actress Khushboo

NBW issued against actress Khushboo

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

The warrant has been issued for her non-appearance in court.

Gowda sues Kannada film producer

Gowda sues Kannada film producer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

In his plea, Gowda seeks an order restraining the producer of the film from making derogatory remarks against him and his family.

Imrana case: Father-in-law says he's innocent

Imrana case: Father-in-law says he's innocent

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Ali Mohammed, accused of raping his daughter-in-law Imrana, has claimed that he was falsely implicated in the matter because of a property dispute.

Polaris may sue Indonesian bank

Polaris may sue Indonesian bank

Rediff.com25 Dec 2002

Polaris CEO Arun Jain said the detention by the Indonesian police seemed ‘pre-planned and premeditated’.

NCB records statement of SRK's driver; 1 more held in drug case

NCB records statement of SRK's driver; 1 more held in drug case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The NCB personnel late Saturday night carried out multiple raids in Mumbai's suburbs, including Goregaon. They also arrested one more person, identified as Shivraj Ramdas, from Santacruz area on Friday night in connection with the case of drugs seizure, the official said.

Anupam Kher threatens legal action

Anupam Kher threatens legal action

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

The actor blames Harkishen Singh Surjeet for his unceremonious removal as chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification.

What reputation? Arun Jaitley lost by 1 lakh votes: Kejriwal

What reputation? Arun Jaitley lost by 1 lakh votes: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Arvind Kejriwal said that Arun Jaitley's claim that he holds high public character was "frivolous".