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Bollywood producers plea: HC extends interim order

Bollywood producers plea: HC extends interim order

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher, who was hearing a plea by Bollywood producers seeking to restrain them from making irresponsible remarks, listed the matter before the Joint registrar for January 18 for completion of pleadings and admission/denial of documents.

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'They also think that if all opposition parties rally behind him, then 2024 will be Rahul versus Modi and that will be advantage BJP'

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.

HC quashes Nusli's defamation suit against Ratan Tata

HC quashes Nusli's defamation suit against Ratan Tata

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A division bench of Justices Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre on Monday quashed and set aside the proceedings.

Mehbooba sues former J-K Guv for defamation over Roshni claim

Mehbooba sues former J-K Guv for defamation over Roshni claim

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Friday sent a legal notice to former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik seeking Rs 10 crore compensation for his alleged "defamatory" remarks against her.

Kangana's plea for transfer of Javed Akhtar defamation case rejected

Kangana's plea for transfer of Javed Akhtar defamation case rejected

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The actor had filed the transfer petition before the chief metropolitan magistrate last month, saying that she had 'lost faith' in the magistrate's court hearing the case, as it indirectly 'threatened' her of issuing a warrant if she failed to appear before it in a bailable offence.

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Singapore-based fashion technology startup Zilingo on Friday said it has sacked Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose following an independent forensic audit into complaints of serious financial irregularities. On March 31, Bose was placed under suspension following complaints of alleged discrepancies in the company accounts. "Following an investigation led by an independent forensics firm that was commissioned to look into complaints of serious financial irregularities, the company has decided to terminate Ankiti Bose's employment with cause, and reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action," Zilingo said in a statement.

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In an interim order, Justice C Hari Shankar also restrained Gokhale from posting scandalous tweets against Lakshmi Puri and her husband Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri during the pendency of the defamation suit.

Defamation case against Amit Shah transferred to Kolkata magistrate court

Defamation case against Amit Shah transferred to Kolkata magistrate court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

A designated MP/MLA court on Monday forwarded a case of defamation brought against Union Home Minister Amit Shah by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Kolkata over jurisdiction issues.

HC asks Amazon to remove Telugu film

HC asks Amazon to remove Telugu film

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Bombay high court has directed Amazon Prime Video to take down a Telugu movie until the makers of the film deleted a scene in which a Mumbai-based actor's photograph was allegedly used without prior permission.

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It also said that certain debates on television channels on the incidents in northwest Delhi had unparliamentary, provocative and socially unacceptable language.

HC grants bail to pharma student held for tweet against Sharad Pawar

HC grants bail to pharma student held for tweet against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Justice Jamdar then said that the bench will grant relief to Bhamare in the two cases where his bail pleas had been rejected, while the police are restrained from arresting him in the fourth and the fifth cases.

Maha min slaps Rs 100 cr defamation suit against BJP's Somaiya

Maha min slaps Rs 100 cr defamation suit against BJP's Somaiya

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Anil Parab's suit said Somaiya had been continuously indulging in a smear campaign since May 2021 by publishing false and reckless allegations on social media by attributing a scam to Parab in connection with a construction of a resort at Dapoli in the Ratnagiri district.

Kangana's lawyer tells court she has Covid symptoms

Kangana's lawyer tells court she has Covid symptoms

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Ranaut's lawyer submitted a medical certificate before the court and said the actor has been traveling for the promotion of her film and has 'developed COVID-19 symptoms'.

Dom's Take: Bollywood Avengers: Endgame?

Dom's Take: Bollywood Avengers: Endgame?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Dominic Xavier wonders if the Bollywood Avengers will achieve the Endgame they are looking for.

Court issues summons to Kangana on Javed Akhtar's complaint

Court issues summons to Kangana on Javed Akhtar's complaint

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The police on Monday submitted their report to the court, stating that offences alleged by the complainant (Akhtar) against Ranaut are made out for further investigation.

Issue NBW against Kangana: Akhtar's plea in court

Issue NBW against Kangana: Akhtar's plea in court

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Veteran scriptwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar on Monday moved a plea before a court here seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in a criminal defamation case filed by him against her.

HC refuses to stay order asking IMA chief not to 'propagate religion'

HC refuses to stay order asking IMA chief not to 'propagate religion'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay an order of a trial court directing Indian Medical Association (IMA) president J A Jayalal not to use the organisation's platform to propagate any religion and cautioning him that loose comments cannot be expected from a person chairing the responsible post.

Defamation case: Kangana asked to appear without fail on next date

Defamation case: Kangana asked to appear without fail on next date

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday allowed as the 'last chance' actor Kangana Ranaut's plea seeking exemption from personal appearance in the defamation case filed by Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar and directed her to remain present on the next date of hearing without fail.

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Mazhab nahi sikhata apas mein bair rakhna,' a Delhi court said while directing Indian Medical Association president J A Jayalal not to use the organisation's platform to propagate any religion, and cautioned him that loose comments cannot be expected from a person chairing the responsible post.

Right to comment on social media part of free speech: HC in case against Newslaundry

Right to comment on social media part of free speech: HC in case against Newslaundry

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Right to comment on content on social media or TV channels is a facet of free speech under the Constitution and it will be in the interest of the public that every broadcaster has the right of criticism and review even in relation to programmes created by others, the Delhi high court said on Friday.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid is facing legal issues with the release of his book, Sunrise over Ayodhya -- Nationhood in our times. Two Delhi lawyers have filed complaints with Delhi Police against Khurshid, for allegedly defaming and comparing Hinduism with terrorism in his book.

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.

Kejriwal acquitted in defamation case filed by former aide of Sheila Dikshit

Kejriwal acquitted in defamation case filed by former aide of Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The AAP chief was accused by Dikshit's then political secretary Pawan Khera alleging remarks against Dikshit during power tariff hike protests in October 2012.

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Time to tell our side of story: Ramani on summons in Akbar defamation case.

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Chitale, 29, a film and TV actress, was arrested by the Thane police on Saturday over a post she allegedly shared on her Facebook page.

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party leaders, accusing them of levelling 'false and derogatory' allegations against him, days after they claimed he was involved in a Rs 1,400-crore 'scam' during his tenure as the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman.

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.

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.

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar submitted in a court here on Friday that actor Kangana Ranaut's petition seeking transfer of the criminal defamation case filed by him against her was "devoid of any merits" and aimed at delaying the proceedings.

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

AIFF secretary Kushal Das molested employees at work place, alleges former owner of I-League team Minerva Punjab.

Sedition case: SC extends protection to journalist till Jul 15

Sedition case: SC extends protection to journalist till Jul 15

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

An FIR against Dua under IPC provisions for offences of sedition, public nuisance, printing defamatory materials and public mischief was lodged by BJP leader Shyam at Kumarsain police station in Shimla district on May 6 and the journalist was asked to join the probe.

NCB witness Sail gets police protection in cruise drugs case

NCB witness Sail gets police protection in cruise drugs case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Monday said police protection has been given to Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the drugs-on-cruise case who has claimed Rs 25 crore was demanded by an NCB official and other persons to let off Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the case.

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Comments like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins" are part of the post that allegedly criticises the veteran leader.

Ashneer Grover urges Bharatpe board for action against CEO Suhail Sameer

Ashneer Grover urges Bharatpe board for action against CEO Suhail Sameer

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Former BharatPe chief Ashneer Grover has written to the company's board seeking action against CEO Suhail Sameer following his offensive remarks on social media and sought resignation of chairman Rajnish Kumar. In response to a comment by Ashneer's sister Aashima on a social media post by former BharatPe employee Karan Sarki, Sameer said "Behen- tere bhai ne saara paisa chura liya (Sister, your brother has stolen all the money). Very little left to pay salaries". Sarki in the post had raised the issue of sacking of old staff and non-payment of salaries.

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In a statement, the lawyer of Irani's daughter, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant called Silly Souls Goa.

Sameer Wankhede's father files complaint against Nawab Malik

Sameer Wankhede's father files complaint against Nawab Malik

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The complainant alleged that Malik made "false and derogatory" remarks against him and his family members.

AIADMK goes to police against Sasikala, alleges conspiracy to unleash violence in TN

AIADMK goes to police against Sasikala, alleges conspiracy to unleash violence in TN

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ahead of expelled leader Sasikala's return on February 8 to Tamil Nadu from Karnataka, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Saturday lodged a complaint with police against her camp alleging a 'conspiracy' to unleash 'violence' and sought action to ensure peace in the state.

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Asked about action taken against those spreading fake news, and publishers of anti-national material, he said more than 60 accounts have been blocked including those on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.