News for 'defamation-case'

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.

Delete the video or I will file a case: Lalu's son to scribe

Delete the video or I will file a case: Lalu's son to scribe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Lalu Prasad's son and Bihar Health Minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday threatened a journalist of a national English news channel in full public glare saying he would sue him if he does not delete a video (of the minister) he had filmed.

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.'

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'As in all our previous cases of suspected panel homes intrusions, BARC India continues to follow its established vigilance and disciplinary guidelines... BARC India appreciates the efforts of the Mumbai Police and will provide the support asked of it,' a BARC India spokesperson said.

Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Yeddyurappa told reporters that an inquiry had found the documents, cited by Surjewala, as 'fake' and threatened to file a defamation case.

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.

Court issues bailable warrant against Tytler

Court issues bailable warrant against Tytler

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

A local court in Ludhiana on Thursday issued a bailable arrest warrant against senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a defamation case.On September 8, Tytler had approached the Supreme Court, seeking shifting of a defamation case against him from a court in Punjab to Haryana.

'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.

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

"Everybody knows in this country that I charge only the rich, but for poor people I do work free and the poor people are about 90 per cent of my clientele," he said.

Spoke truth in public interest: Priya Ramani

Spoke truth in public interest: Priya Ramani

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'By keeping silent, I could have avoided the subsequent targeting. But that would have not been the right thing to do'

SC notice to Tejpal on Jaya Jaitley's plea

SC notice to Tejpal on Jaya Jaitley's plea

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of Tehelka, on a petition filed by Samata Party leader Jaya Jaitley challenging a high court stay on proceedings in a criminal defamation case filed by her against him.

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'There are tremendous personal, economic and emotional costs to bear in a case.' 'And those costs were suffered by Priya and Priya alone.' 'Nobody goes happily to court and you wouldn't wish that on anyone.'

Himachal CM sues Jaitley, other BJP leaders for alleged defamation

Himachal CM sues Jaitley, other BJP leaders for alleged defamation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Under attack from BJP on corruption charges, Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh filed three defamation cases against Arun Jaitley and other party leaders, accusing them of unleashing a malicious campaign against him and his family through media to tarnish his image.

'Such harassment of journalists will continue for times to come'

'Such harassment of journalists will continue for times to come'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'No strong government (belonging to any party) likes to be held accountable (for their acts of commission and omission).' 'They just don't like anybody asking questions (of them).' 'This is the problem with strong governments.'

Sports Shorts: Wrestler Sandeep Yadav banned for four years for failing dope test

Sports Shorts: Wrestler Sandeep Yadav banned for four years for failing dope test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Going on the counteroffensive, the Congress will be giving privilege motions against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Rajya Sabha on Friday

CBI summons wife, sister-in-law of Mamata's nephew in coal pilferage case

CBI summons wife, sister-in-law of Mamata's nephew in coal pilferage case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The central probe agency had on Friday carried out a fresh round of searches in connection with the case, they said.

Ram Jethmalani to appear for Kejriwal in case filed by Jaitley

Ram Jethmalani to appear for Kejriwal in case filed by Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Noted criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani will represent Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the civil and criminal defamation suits filed against him by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Snoopgate: Sharma files defamation suit against Madhu Kishwar

Snoopgate: Sharma files defamation suit against Madhu Kishwar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Pradeep Sharma has filed a criminal defamation case in a local court in Ahmedabad against editor and columnist Madhu Kishwar, alleging that she tried to tarnish his image in the snooping scandal.

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Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

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Vijaykanth surrenders in Tirunelveli court

Vijaykanth surrenders in Tirunelveli court

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Facing a non-bailable arrest warrant, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam founder and leader of the opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly Vijaykanth on Thursday surrendered before a court in Tirunelveli in connection with a defamation case filed by the Jayalalithaa government.

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.

Defamation: Kejriwal refuses to seek bail, freed by court

Defamation: Kejriwal refuses to seek bail, freed by court

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal was on Wednesay released by a Delhi court on an undertaking after he refused to seek bail in a criminal defamation case filed against him by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's political secretary for his remarks during protests on power tariff issue.

Aditya Pancholi: My son has NOT confessed to physical abuse

Aditya Pancholi: My son has NOT confessed to physical abuse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Aditya Pancholi reacts to allegations against his son Suraj, in the Jiah Khan suicide case.

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.

Patanjali to spend Rs 500 crore on cow protection

Patanjali to spend Rs 500 crore on cow protection

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The four 'gaushalas' or cow shelters will work on improving productivity of Indian cows up to 10 times

Court raps former Army chief for filing separate plea

Court raps former Army chief for filing separate plea

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh was ticked off by a Delhi court for filing separate application seeking permanent exemption from personal appearance before it in a criminal defamation case against him and warned of "stern action".

Apologise for anti-RSS remark or face trial: SC rebukes Rahul Gandhi

Apologise for anti-RSS remark or face trial: SC rebukes Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The bench questioned the speech made by Rahul and wondered "why he made a speech quoting wrong historical fact".

Court dismisses plea to cancel V K Singh's bail

Court dismisses plea to cancel V K Singh's bail

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed the plea of Lt Gen (Retd) Tejinder Singh seeking cancellation of bail granted to former Army Chief Gen V K Singh and four top serving Army officials against whom he had filed a criminal defamation case.

When I make a commitment, I fulfil it: Rahul on appearing in court

When I make a commitment, I fulfil it: Rahul on appearing in court

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Despite being exempted from appearing in court, Rahul made showed up for the defamation case.

Pre-summoning evidence against Gen Singh to be recorded

Pre-summoning evidence against Gen Singh to be recorded

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Metropolitan magistrate Sudesh Kumar will on Wednesday record the pre-summoning evidence in the criminal defamation case filed by Lt General Teijinder Singh against Army Chief General V K Singh.

Khurshid likely to sue India Today Group

Khurshid likely to sue India Today Group

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Multiple defamation suits are being planned to be filed against India Today Group by Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his friends in the country and abroad over allegations of financial bungling by an NGO run by his family.

Hazare backs Kejriwal on allegations against Vadra

Hazare backs Kejriwal on allegations against Vadra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Coming out in support of Arvind Kejriwal on his allegations against Robert Vadra, Anna Hazare on Saturday asked why Congress fears a judicial probe in the matter if they are sure that the charges are false.

Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The verdict was reserved on August 13 last year after bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Prafulla C Pant heard the matter spread over a month.

Krishna to sue Kejriwal over allegations of graft

Krishna to sue Kejriwal over allegations of graft

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Sources close to Krishna said he would file a defamation case against Kejriwal if there was no satisfactory reply. "I am surprised by the allegations made by you in some matter which is subjudice," Krishna said in the letter.

Tejinder Singh seeks cancellation of bail to V K Singh

Tejinder Singh seeks cancellation of bail to V K Singh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Former Lt Gen Tejinder Singh, who has filed a criminal defamation case against former Army Chief Gen V K Singh and four other top Army officials, on Wednesday moved a Delhi court seeking cancellation of the bail granted to them.

SC order on defamation plea against army chief on Apr 26

SC order on defamation plea against army chief on Apr 26

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

A Delhi court on Saturday reserved for April 26 its order on summoning Army Chief Gen V K Singh and four others named as accused in a criminal defamation case filed by former Lt Gen Tejinder Singh who had denied having made Rs 14 crore bribe offer to him to strike a defence deal.

Now send your #MeToo complaint directly to NCW on this email

Now send your #MeToo complaint directly to NCW on this email

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The NCW will be taking forward complaints of sexual harassment at workplace received on the mail so that appropriate action may be taken, as per law, it added.

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh told reporters that a national TV news channel, facing flak over its attack on Mumbai police and Maharashtra government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, was also involved in the TRP racket.

Plea to prosecute Tytler for alleged threat to lawyer

Plea to prosecute Tytler for alleged threat to lawyer

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

A Delhi court has sought response from Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on a plea by a lawyer fighting for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims that the former Union minister should be prosecuted for criminal intimidation for allegedly threatening to "liquidate" him on a TV show.