HIGH COURT QUASHES DEFAMATION
Calcutta High Court dismisses petition against 'The Bengal Files' over freedom fighter's portrayal
The Calcutta High Court rejected a petition filed by the grandson of Gopal Chandra Mukherjee. The petition challenged his grandfather's portrayal in 'The Bengal Files'. The film faced release issues in Bengal. Justice Amrita Sinha suggested the petitioner seek remedy under the RTI Act. Vivek Agnihotri claimed the film's release was blocked in Bengal.
SC sets aside Bombay HC order restraining Cognizant from using logo in India
Cognizant on September 5 removed its logo from its website and all social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), in India, following a legal dispute with the small Bengaluru-based technology firm in a trademark dispute.
Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million defamation judgment against Trump
A federal appeals court has affirmed the $83.3 million defamation award against Donald Trump, stemming from his social media attacks on E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault. The court rejected Trump's appeal, deeming the jury's damages fair and reasonable. This ruling follows a previous decision upholding a $5 million award for sexual abuse against Carroll.
SC transfers all petitions challenging online gaming law to itself
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sought a transfer of three pending cases from the high courts to the apex court on the grounds that different HCs may arrive at inconsistent findings on the same Central legislation.
Will the court roll back Trump tariffs? Odds are high
The US Supreme Court will soon decide on the legality of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. A ruling against Trump could force the government to refund billions to American companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledges this possibility. The court's decision will impact Trump's trade legacy and presidential power. Trump may face global embarrassment if the court rules against him.
Land-for-jobs case: Lalu says CBI FIR filed sans sanction, urges Delhi HC to quash it
Lalu Prasad Yadav has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to quash the CBI FIR in the land-for-jobs scam, arguing it was registered without the necessary sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, rendering the investigation illegal. The CBI, however, accused Yadav of deliberately delaying arguments in the trial court.
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Bihar Deputy CM slams INDIA bloc VP nominee for meeting 'convicted' RJD chief Lalu Prasad
Bihar's Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary criticized INDIA bloc's VP nominee B Sudershan Reddy for meeting RJD leader Lalu Prasad. He said this act shames democracy. Choudhary defended Nitish Kumar as NDA's CM face. He condemned the vandalism of the national emblem in Srinagar. He accused the opposition of insulting Bihar and demanded an apology from RJD and Congress.
Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas against HC order asking West Bengal government to pay DA to employees
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the West Bengal DA arrears case, following appeals against a Calcutta High Court order mandating the release of dearness allowance since July 2009. The key issue is whether DA is a fundamental right.
Nitish Katara murder case: SC refuses to extend interim bail of convict Vikas Yadav
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to extend interim bail for Vikas Yadav, serving 25 years in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, and asked him to approach the Delhi High Court. Yadav, jailed for over 23 years, had sought bail citing his upcoming marriage and need to arrange ₹54 lakh fine. His cousin Vishal Yadav is also convicted.
SC dismisses Telangana BJP's plea against order quashing defamation case against Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy
The Supreme Court rejected a plea by Bharatiya Janata Party's Telangana unit. The plea challenged a High Court order. The High Court had quashed a defamation case against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. The case stemmed from Reddy's speech during the 2024 Lok Sabha poll campaign. The court emphasized that politicians should possess resilience.
Delhi court grants interim injunction in Adani Enterprises defamation case against journalists and websites
A Delhi court has granted Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL) an interim injunction in a defamation suit against journalists, NGOs, and online platforms. The order restricts the publication and circulation of unverified, defamatory content about the company.
Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order denying him bail in 2020 Delhi riots case
Activist Sharjeel Imam has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court's denial of bail in a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The High Court had rejected bail pleas of several accused, emphasizing that while peaceful protest is a right, conspiratorial violence cannot be permitted under the guise of demonstrations.
Shree Chandrashekhar takes oath as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
Justice Shree Chandrashekhar was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on Friday. Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath at Raj Bhavan. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, legislative assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, and other high-ranking officials, marking a significant transition in the High Court's leadership.
Defamation: Sameer Wankhede's sister files protest petition over police's clean chit to Nawab Malik
Yasmeen Wankhede, sister of IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, alleges biased police investigation into her defamation complaint against NCP leader Nawab Malik. She claims the probe was influenced by Malik, who she accuses of making false allegations after her brother's involvement in a drug case against Malik's son-in-law. Yasmeen has filed a protest petition against the police's clean chit to Malik.
Asking an educated, earning wife to contribute to household expenses is not 'cruelty': HC
The Calcutta High Court has stated that expecting an educated, working wife to help with household costs isn't 'cruelty' as defined by Section 498A of the IPC. This ruling came as the court dismissed criminal proceedings against a GSI employee and his family.
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra abruptly left the country before a crucial court ruling that could lead to a new prison sentence. This exit follows his daughter's removal as prime minister due to an ethics violation.
Allahabad HC stays fresh MBBS counselling, orders SC students be adjusted in vacant seats
The Allahabad High Court directed the government to adjust SC MBBS students admitted under a contentious 70% quota in specific medical colleges against vacant seats elsewhere. The court stayed a previous order for fresh counselling, acknowledging potential chaos. The state government must submit an affidavit confirming adherence to the statutory 21% SC quota from the next academic session.
Terror funding case: SC notice to NIA on Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah's plea for bail
The Supreme Court has requested a response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding Shabir Ahmed Shah's appeal against the Delhi High Court's decision to deny him bail in a terror funding case. While refusing interim bail due to Shah's claimed illness, the court has scheduled a hearing in two weeks.
SC says person can avoid jail time in a cheque bounce case if...
The Supreme Court has ruled that a person convicted in a cheque bounce case can avoid jail if they reach a compromise with the complainant. The court emphasized that cheque dishonor is primarily a civil wrong, explicitly made compoundable by law.
Delhi High Court blocks SFIO investigation into Moser Baer
The Delhi High Court has nullified the corporate affairs ministry's order for the Serious Fraud Investigation Office to investigate Moser Baer India Ltd and its subsidiaries. The court found the directive legally unsound, noting it was issued without proper consideration and conflicted with forensic audit reports. The ruling came after a plea by Nita Puri, challenging the SFIO probe.
SC Collegium recommends 26 names for judges in Allahabad High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has suggested names for the Allahabad High Court. Twelve lawyers and fourteen judicial officers are recommended. The Collegium met on September 1. They decided on twenty-six individuals. Garima Prashad and Swarupama Chaturvedi are senior advocates. They practice at the Supreme Court. Prashad is also Uttar Pradesh's Additional Advocate General.
Remission not only constitutional right but statutory too, outlines Supreme Court
The Supreme Court affirmed that individuals sentenced to life imprisonment in gangrape cases involving minors retain the constitutional and statutory right to seek remission. This ruling came while addressing a plea challenging Section 376DA of the IPC, which pertains to gangrape of minors under 16.
2020 riots: Delhi HC denies bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, 7 others
A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur pronounced the order on the bail pleas of Khalid, Imam, Mohd Saleem Khan, Shifa Ur Rehman, Athar Khan, Meeran Haider, Abdul Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha Fatima and Shadab Ahmed. "All the appeals are dismissed," the bench held on Tuesday after reserving its order on July 9.
Maratha quota row: Bombay HC sets deadline for Manoj Jarange, orders him to 'vacate Azad Maidan or face action'
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday ordered activist Manoj Jarange and his supporters to vacate Azad Maidan by 3 pm, warning of contempt action and costs. The bench called the situation “very serious,” noted government lapses, and said protesters have no legal right to occupy the Maidan, while Mumbai Police reinforced the order.
'When we take PoK back, our objective will be achieved...': Uma Bharti lauds Operation Sindoor
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists. India repelled subsequent Pakistaggression and pounded its airbases. India has said that Op Sindoor has not ended and any misadventure by Pakistan will get a befitting response.
Who is Kash Patel's girlfriend Alexis Wilkins? Country singer files $5 million lawsuit over Israeli spy and ‘honeypot’ allegations
Who is Kash Patel's girlfriend Alexis Wilkins? The 26-year-old country singer has sued former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin for $5 million after he allegedly labeled her as a foreign spy and “honeypot.”
Bengaluru court orders removal of defamatory content against Dharmasthala temple
A Mangaluru court has ordered the removal of defamatory content targeting the Dharmasthala temple, its head D Veerendra Heggade, and his family, related to a mass burial case. The ruling follows Supreme Court directions after D Harshendra Kumar, Heggade's brother, filed a defamation suit against individuals allegedly linked to the 'Burude Gang'.
BJP MP Narayan Rane pleads not guilty before court in defamation case filed by Raut; to face trial
Narayan Rane, a BJP Lok Sabha member, has pleaded not guilty in a defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut regarding remarks made in 2023. The allegations stem from Rane's statements at a Konkan Festival, where he allegedly made defamatory claims about Raut's voter status and Rajya Sabha election.
Covid drugs case: Delhi HC refuses to stay trial court proceedings against Gautam Gambhir
The Delhi High Court declined to halt trial court proceedings against Gautam Gambhir, his foundation, and others accused of illegally stocking and distributing COVID-19 drugs. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna agreed to hear Gambhir's petition for quashing the FIR on August 29.
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