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SC Issues Notice to Centre to Produce Original Records on 2002 Gujarat Riots

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to produce the original records relating to its decision to block a 2023 BBC documentary series on the 2002 Gujarat riots within three weeks. The petition challenges the government's decision to ban the documentary, claiming that it is an infringement on freedom of speech and expression.

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1 year, 5 months ago

BBC, 2 others issued fresh summons over banned PM Modi documentary

Op India

Delhi’s Rohini Court on Friday, 7 July issued fresh summons to the British Broadcasting Corporation, Wikimedia Foundation and U.S.-based digital library Internet Archive over the two-part documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The judge ruled, “It is clear that as per the rules formulated under the Hague Convention and by the Government of India, the summons/notices in foreign countries can …

1 year, 7 months ago

HC summons BBC on NGO’s defamation plea over documentary

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to the British Broadcasting Corporation over its documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’, after an NGO’s plea claimed that it damages the nation’s reputation as well as defames Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the judiciary. The petition by Justice on Trial, represented by advocate Harish Salve, submitted that the content of the …

1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice To BBC On Defamation Plea Over Modi Documentary

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the British Broadcasting Corporation on a plea by an NGO claiming its documentary "India: The Modi Question" casts a slur on the reputation of India and makes false and defamatory imputations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian judiciary. The plea said BBC is the national broadcaster of …

1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi HC summons BBC over defamation suit stating its banned documentary cast slur on India’s reputation

Op India

On Monday, the Delhi High Court summoned the British Broadcasting Corporation in response to a defamation lawsuit lodged by an NGO that claimed that the BBC’s documentary, ‘India: The Modi Question’ defamed India, its judiciary, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the complaint, BBC is the local operating office, and BBC has published the two-part documentary “India: The Modi …

1 year, 7 months ago

BBC receives summons from Indian court over Modi defamation case

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC has been issued …

1 year, 7 months ago

Defamation suit over Modi documentary: Delhi High Court issues notice to BBC

Hindustan Times

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to British Broadcasting Corporation in connection with a defamation suit a Gujarat-based non-governmental organisation has filed against the United Kingdom ’s national broadcaster over its documentary “India: The Modi Question”. The government has dismissed the documentary based on the 2002 Gujarat riots when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the state’s chief …

1 year, 7 months ago

BBC gets India court summons in defamation case over Modi film

Al Jazeera

Summons come months after tax officials inspected BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai that followed the ban on the documentary. An Indian court has issued a summons to the BBC in a defamation case over its documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to reports in the Indian media. The Delhi High Court on Monday issued the summons to …

1 year, 7 months ago

Indian court summons BBC and Wikipedia over Modi documentary

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi court issues summons to BBC, Wikipedia, Internet Archive in a suit over availability of BBC documentary on PM Modi

Op India

A Delhi court on Wednesday issued summons to BBC, Wikimedia Foundation and Internet Archive after a defamation suit was filed by Jharkhand BJP leader Binay Kumar Singh over the BBC’s controversial documentary on PM Modi. Binay Kumar Singh, who is also an author, researcher and TV panellist, said in the suit that he had to suffer defamation due to the …

1 year, 7 months ago

Documentary on Modi: Delhi court issues summons to BBC, Wikimedia, Internet Archive over controversial series

India TV News

BBC documentary row: In a latest update to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi documentary row over the Gujarat riots, a Delhi court on Wednesday issued summons to the British Broadcasting Corporation, Wikimedia Foundation, and the US-based digital library Internet Archive on a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Binay Kumar Singh. According to the information, the suit was filed by …

1 year, 8 months ago

‘Unaware why Twitter India pulled posts on BBC docu…’, Elon Musk

Live Mint

Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said that he was not aware of what exactly happened when the microblogging site took down content related to a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year. India ordered the blocking of a BBC documentary in January that questioned Modi's leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying that even sharing of …

1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter Blocked a Country

Slate

On Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a virtual address at the second-ever Summit for Democracy, hailing his country as the “best example of democracy in the world.” As Modi’s words were beamed out to dozens of other nations, the Indian government was cracking down on its citizens’ digital rights—again. Indian authorities, who have still not caught Singh, have …

1 year, 9 months ago

Gujarat Assembly passes resolution against BBC documentary

Deccan Chronicle

Gandhinagar : Gujarat Assembly on Friday passed a resolution requesting the Centre to take strict action against the BBC for tarnishing the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its documentary on the 2002 Godhra riots. During a visit to India, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that the issue of searches on BBC offices in India was raised with …

1 year, 9 months ago

‘We have no agenda...publicly funded in UK’: BBC on PM Modi’s documentary

Live Mint

The British Broadcasting Corporation 's deputy CEO has clarified why the media organisation decided to do a documentary on the Gujarat riots and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In an interview with The Indian Express, BBC’s Deputy CEO and Director of News Jonathan Munro said, "If someone is in power for a lengthy period of time, by definition, they’re important global …

1 year, 10 months ago

Propaganda video, shoddy Journalism, should never have been telecast: UK MP Blackman

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Terming BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "propaganda video" and a "disgraceful piece of shoddy journalism," British MP Bob Blackman has said that it should never have been released and that it didn't look at the "all-important fact" that India's Supreme Court investigated the claims against Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 riots and found …

1 year, 10 months ago

UK MP Bob Blackman slams BBC documentary on PM Modi, says 'Disgraceful piece of shoddy journalism...'

India TV News

BBC documentary on Modi: Terming BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'propaganda video' and a 'disgraceful piece of shoddy journalism,' British MP Bob Blackman has said that it should never have been released and that it didn't look at the all-important fact that India's Supreme Court investigated the claims against Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 …

$Anti-India forces using SC as \'tool\': RSS weekly on notice to Centre on BBC film$

1 year, 10 months ago

Anti-India forces using SC as \'tool\': RSS weekly on notice to Centre on BBC film

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is allegedly being used as a "tool" by anti-India forces, RSS-linked weekly Panchjanya has said while criticising the apex court for issuing notice to the Centre over pleas challenging its order to block social media links to the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Citing the apex court notice to the Centre on the …

1 year, 10 months ago

SC being used as 'tool' by anti-India forces: RSS-affiliated weekly on Court's notice to Centre on BBC documentary

The Hindu

The Supreme Court is allegedly being used as a "tool" by anti-India forces, RSS-linked weekly Panchjanya has said while criticising the apex court for issuing a notice to the Centre over pleas challenging its order to block social media links to the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Citing the apex court notice to the Centre on the BBC …

1 year, 10 months ago

India tax officials search BBC offices for a second straight day

Al Jazeera

Raids came weeks after the government banned a BBC documentary critical of PM Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. Indian tax officers have searched the BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai for a second straight day, with the British broadcaster saying it was “fully co-operating” with the authorities. “Questions about BBC’s structure, activities, organisation, and operations in …

1 year, 10 months ago

Indian officials search BBC offices after Modi documentary

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — India’s tax officials searched BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, weeks after it aired a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.K., the broadcaster said. The Editors Guild of India denounced the move, saying it continues “a trend of using government agencies to intimidate and harass press organizations that are critical …

1 year, 10 months ago

UK govt ‘closely monitoring’ I-T surveys at BBC's India offices: Report

Hindustan Times

The UK government took note of the reports of tax surveys conducted at the offices of the British public broadcaster BBC in India and said they are monitoring it. "We are closely monitoring reports of tax surveys conducted at the offices of the BBC in India," sources in the UK government said. "The Income Tax Authorities are currently at the …

1 year, 10 months ago

BBC documentary on PM Modi is ‘completely exaggerated’: UK MP Bob Blackman

Live Mint

UK MP Bob Blackman has said that the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "completely exaggerated". The Centre had ordered social media platforms Twitter and YouTube to block links of the BBC documentary. Terming the BBC documentary a "propaganda piece", the Centre had ordered social media platforms Twitter and YouTube to block links of the BBC …

1 year, 10 months ago

How India’s attempt to block BBC documentary on Modi backfired

Al Jazeera

Govt efforts to ban the BBC documentary drew more attention to it and showed the inefficacy of such measures. The Indian government’s blocking orders to YouTube and Twitter against the first episode of BBC’s two-episode documentary, India: The Modi Question, drew more attention to the documentary and showed the inefficacy of trying to ban online content. The Indian government blocked …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘Entirely misconceived’: SC dismisses plea seeking ban on BBC’s Modi documentary

Live Mint

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea seeking a complete ban on the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary on PM Modi and the Gujarat riots. “The documentary on PM Modi is a result of a deep conspiracy against the global rise of India and its prime minister.” "The documentary film relating to Gujarat violence 2002 implicating PM Modi is …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking complete ban on BBC in India over Modi documentary

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta, seeking to ban the British Broadcasting Corporation in India and order an investigation into the broadcaster, its employees and their “anti-India and anti-Indian government” reportage and films. Senior advocate Pinky Anand, for the petitioner, pointed out that the the BBC documentaryIndia: The Modi Question — …

1 year, 10 months ago

SC Rejects Hindu Sena's Plea Seeking Ban On BBC In India, NIA Probe Into Documentary On PM Modi

ABP News

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by the Hindu Sena seeking a complete ban on the British Broadcasting Corporation and BBC India from operating from Indian territory in the wake of airing a documentary on PM Modi. Alleging that the BBC has been biased against India and the Indian government, the plea alleged that its documentary on Prime Minister …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘BBC can’t claim legal right to broadcast in India,’ says Rajeev Chandrasekhar; Twitter says no ‘Right to Propaganda’

Firstpost

New Delhi: India’s Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said no foreign platform has “right” to broadcast in any country and “it is solely on the government and the laid down norms/guidelines.” He was reacting to a tweet by former Indian foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal, who said, “If government can’t have discretion to ban …

1 year, 10 months ago

GUEST COLUMN: MEDIA | A new phase of censorship creep in India

The Hindu

Published : Feb 03, 2023 15:34 IST The Information Technology Rules, 2021, are back in active play, causing deep concern among those who value free speech and media freedom in India. The proposal has been sharply criticised by organisations like the Internet Freedom Foundation, which believes that “this will heavily impact the freedom of speech, expression and information online, and …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on PILs challenging the censoring of BBC documentary

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on February 3, 2023 directed the government to produce the original records on a decision to block the screening of a British Broadcasting Corporation documentary series titled ‘India: The Modi Question’. It did not however issue any interim orders on the petitions filed by senior journalist N. Ram, Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra and advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre On Pleas Challenging Blocking Of BBC's Documentary On Modi

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on petitions challenging the Centre's decision to block the public access to BBC's documentary "India : The Modi Question".A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh also directed that the Centre should produce the original records relating to the order on the next date of hearing, which will be in April 2023.The …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea to restrain from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots on February 3

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on January 30 agreed to list on February 3 a petition seeking a direction to restrain the government from “censoring” the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary titled ‘India: The Modi Question’. After the Kerala High Court’s order, the Election Commission said in a statement, “after considering the matter and having due regard to the order passed by Hon’ble …

1 year, 10 months ago

DYFI’s attempt to screen BBC documentary stopped in Madurai

The Hindu

The attempt to screen BBC documentary on Gujarat riots by members of Democratic Youth Federation of India on Sunday was stopped after police promised to give them permission for screening the same on Monday. “The police officials had promised that they would give us proper permission to screen the documentary at Jeeva Nagar on Monday,” said Mr. Selva. Stating that …

1 year, 10 months ago

Kiren Rijiju slams PIL against blocking of BBC documentary, calls it ‘waste of Supreme Court’s precious time’

The Hindu

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at those moving the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying this is how they “waste” precious time of the top court. Responding on Twitter to news reports that veteran journalist N. Ram, activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan and others have moved the …

1 year, 10 months ago

SC agrees to hear PILs challenging ban on BBC documentary on PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear pleas challenging the Centre's decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots on Monday next week. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Monday took note of the submissions of lawyer M L Sharma and senior advocate C U Singh, appearing for veteran journalist N Ram and …

1 year, 10 months ago

Indian diaspora in UK protests outside BBC headquarters over the Gujarat Riots documentary, says it endangers the Hindu community

Op India

On January 29 members of the Indian diaspora in London staged a protest against BBC outside the media house’s headquarters over the documentary it released accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Gujarat Riots 2002 when he was Chief Minister of the state. This video is of the protest at BBC headquarters Broadcast House in London.https://t.co/qBEq6VrHTJ — Kanchan Gupta 🇮🇳 …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court will hear a plea on February 3 to restrain government from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on February 3 a petition seeking a direction to restrain the government from “censoring” the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary titled ‘India: The Modi Question’. “Criticism of the government or its policies or even the judgment of the Supreme Court does not tantamount to violation of sovereignty and integrity of India… All citizens, …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Next Week Petitions Challenging Centre's Ban On BBC Documentary About Narendra Modi

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on February 6 plea challenging the challenging the decision of the Central Government to block the BBC's documentary “India: The Modi Question”.One petition has been filed by serial litigant Advocate ML Sharma. The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on February 6 plea challenging the challenging the decision of the Central …

1 year, 10 months ago

SC agrees to hear plea challenging govt's move to ban BBC series on PM Modi next week

India Today

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition on February 6 challenging the Centre's decision to ban the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 2002 Gujarat riots. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala took note of the submissions of lawyer M L Sharma and senior advocate …

1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi documentary row | Hindu Sena puts up anti-BBC placards outside BBC’s Delhi office

The Hindu

Members of the Hindu Sena on Sunday, allegedly put up anti-BBC placards outside the UK-headquartered broadcaster's office on Kasturba Gandhi Marg here, over its controversial documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Hindu Sena members also accused the media organisation of conspiring to tarnish and malign the image of both India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BBC was a …

1 year, 10 months ago

PIL filed in Supreme Court challenging Centre's decision to ban BBC documentary

The Hindu

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Centre’s decision to “ban” a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots in the country, alleging it was “malafide, arbitrary and unconstitutional”. Sharma also urged the apex court to call and examine the BBC documentary — both parts I and II — and sought action against persons who were …

1 year, 10 months ago

BBC Documentary Updates: PM Warns Those Trying to 'Create Divisions'; SFI's Attempt to Screen Series at HP University Foiled by Cops

News 18

BBC Documentary Updates: Amid the ongoing row over British Broadcasting Corporation ’s controversial documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’, several universities have initiated probe and disciplinary proceedings against students who screened it. Here are key updates on BBC Documentary Row: The Registrar of the Himachal Pradesh University said they had issued a notice to SFI to stop screening of the documentary …

1 year, 10 months ago

BBC documentary row: PIL filed in SC challenging Centre's decision to ban documentary on PM Modi

India TV News

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Centre's decision to 'ban' a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots in the country, alleging it was 'malafide, arbitrary and unconstitutional.' The PIL filed by advocate ML Sharma also urged the apex court to call and examine the BBC documentary - both parts I and II - and …

1 year, 10 months ago

Indian police detain students over Modi documentary screenings

Al Jazeera

The documentary alleges that Modi ordered police to turn a blind eye to deadly riots while he was Gujarat state’s chief minister. Police have detained many students in the Indian capital, New Delhi, over the screening of a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged role during the deadly Gujarat sectarian riots in 2002. Police swarmed Delhi University after …

1 year, 10 months ago

DU proctor says won't allow screening of BBC documentary

Op India

The controversy around the BBC propaganda documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role as a head of state during the 2002 Gujarat riots has now reached Delhi University. Join For the BBC Documentary Screening of “India : The Modi Question” Tomorrow at 5PM,at Art’s faculty gate no 4, Delhi University Bhim Army Student Federation, Delhi University#BBCdocumentry pic.twitter.com/DDuBTo7QTR — Bhim Army …

1 year, 10 months ago

BBC and Bias: The Modi documentary, the ‘prejudiced’ lens on India, and other controversies

Firstpost

India: The Modi Question, the controversial BBC documentary, which revisits Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, continues to fan tension in India. The documentary on the 2012 Delhi gang rape It’s not the first time that the BBC has made a documentary that has angered India. Also read: Here’s why I wish I hadn’t watched Leslee …

1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi’s BBC documentary, Kashmir Files screened at Hyderabad university campus

Live Mint

On January 26, the Students Federation of India organised a show of India: The Modi Question, a BBC documentary about the Gujarat riots 2002, while the RSS' student arm, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, screened The Kashmir Files. An earlier screening of the BBC documentary on January 21 at the university campus was organised by the Fraternity Movement in UoH without …

1 year, 10 months ago

Portentous overkill: The Hindu Editorial on the blocking access to and arrests over BBC documentary on PM Modi

The Hindu

The aftermath of the release of a BBC documentary on the Gujarat pogrom of 2002, which questions the actions taken by the then Gujarat government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, can only be termed as yet another rendition of the ‘Streisand effect’. After issuing directions to disable access to the first episode on websites using emergency powers under the …

1 year, 10 months ago

BBC film on Indian PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ire

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Days after India blocked a BBC documentary that examines Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during 2002 anti-Muslim riots and banned people from sharing it online, authorities were scrambling to halt screenings of the program at colleges and restrict clips of it on social media, a move that has been decried by critics as an assault on press …

1 year, 10 months ago

On India blocking BBC documentary on Modi, US says, ‘certainly a point we have…’

Hindustan Times

Days after the Centre ordered YouTube to take down the copies of a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked Twitter to remove posts related to the film, the United States said it supports the importance of a free press around the world and has made the point in India as well. People watch the BBC documentary "India: …

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Calcutta High Court Declines To Interfere With Preliminary Report Against SRFTI Dean Filmmaker Vipin Vijay Over POSH Allegations

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has declined to interfere with a preliminary report by the Internal Committee of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute against Dean and Filmmaker Vipin Vijay who had been accused of sexual harassment. In declining a plea by Vijay seeking quashing of the report, Justice Kausik Chanda held: "I am not inclined to interfere with the …

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Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth

India Today

Sparking controversy and divided opinions, the Union Government, on the Election Commission’s recommendation, has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The change restricts public access to specific electronic records, including CCTV camera footage, webcasting material and video recordings of candidates during elections. Electronic records like CCTV footage, webcasting data and video recordings—essential tools in modern electoral …

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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]

Live Law

As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much-awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - importance to the general public; settlement of a contested position of law; utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added. …

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Delhi High Court Protects Personality Rights Of Journalist Rajat Sharma, Orders Take Down Of Deepfake Content

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of senior journalist Rajat Sharma and ordered take down of content generated against him through artificial intelligence and deepfake technology. Justice Amit Bansal restrained 8 defendant individuals and entities from directly or indirectly misusing, misappropriating or exploiting the name, likeness, image, voice, photos, videos etc. Justice Amit Bansal restrained 8 defendant …

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Delhi High Court Protects Personality Rights Of Journalist Rajat Sharma, Orders Take Down Of Deepfake Content

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Delhi High Court protects personality rights of Rajat Sharma, orders immediate removal of deepfake content

India TV News

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has granted protection to the personality rights of India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, ordering the immediate removal of content created through artificial intelligence and deepfake technology that misused his likeness and voice. The court expressed concern over the potential harm caused by fraudulent content, particularly videos that misrepresented Sharma endorsing …

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Rahul Gandhi Demands CCTV Release Amid Parliament Scuffle Allegations

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: After the scuffle in the Parliament complex, the Congress on Thursday accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from the issue of Union home minister Amit Shah's "insult" of B.R. While Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi demanded that the CCTV footage of the fracas be released, Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the …

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2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court order framing charges against one Salim Malik booked in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Justice Anish Dayal rejected Malik's plea against the trial court order that framed charges against him for the offences under Sections 147, 148, 427, 435 ten rupees), 436, 450, 149 and 188 of …

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Live Law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the case against a man accused of booth capturing in Alwar during 1998 Rajasthan Assembly elections. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Manmohan noted that the case was reinvestigated without permission from the magistrate three years after a closure report was filed despite. Justice Oka remarked, “Stale or not depends on the …

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Global Takedowns Can Legitimize Practices Of Authoritarian Govts Which Don't Value Freedom Of Speech: 'X Corp' Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law

X Corp. has informed the Delhi High Court that global takedown orders set a “dangerous precedent” that could legitimise practices of authoritarian governments which do not fully value the rights to freedom of speech and access to information. The social media entity has said that if courts in different countries can issue global blocking orders based on their local laws, …

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Top news of the day on december 18, 2024

The Hindu

Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the end of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane. Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar: Both Houses adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned for the day amid noisy protests by Opposition …

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Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It

Live Law

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Master distorians: Cong slams PM Modi, Shah over criticism of Nehru for 1st amendment

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Hitting back at the BJP for accusing Jawaharlal Nehru of curbing freedom of speech through the Constitution's first amendment, the Congress Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as "master distorians" persistently attacking their "favourite target".The opposition party asked whether it is too much to expect any adherence to truth and facts from the …

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'Master distorians': Congress slams PM Modi, Shah over criticism of Nehru for 1st Constitutional amendment

New Indian Express

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Congress blacklists India Today anchor Rahul Kanwal for exposing Rahul Gandhi's empty posturing on Constitution

Op India

On 15th December, the Congress Party once again opened a front against India Today and Aaj Tak’s News Director, Rahul Kanwal, and announced that they had blacklisted him. The development came after, according to Congress, Kanwal “insulted” Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at the India Today Conclave during an interview with Home …

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1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Verdict against ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on January 8

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1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Verdict against ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on January 8

India Today

A Delhi court is likely to deliver its verdict on January 8, 2025, in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. The case pertains to the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh in Delhi’s Saraswati Vihar on November 1, 1984, following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. According to the prosecution, …

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Top court notice to Centre on plea seeking pan-India guidelines for women's safety

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Top court notice to Centre on plea seeking pan-India guidelines for women's safety

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Centre and states on a plea seeking pan-India guidelines for the safety of women, including banning free online pornographic material and the castration of individuals convicted for sex offences. Praising the petitioner for highlighting relevant things in its plea, the bench said, "One of the prayers you have asked for is to …

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Proposal for ban on film reviews: Threat to freedom of expression or desperation?

India Today

2024, for Indian cinema, was quite eventful. Is it film reviews on YouTube and other social media channels, or is the content and its appeal to the target audience? Earlier, the Tamil Nadu Producers Council condemned 'personal attacks on actors' in the name of film reviews. The producer's council, in their four-page statement, claimed that big-budget films like Kamal Haasan's …

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IIT-BHU gang rape case: Victim allowed cross-examination via video conferencing

Hindustan Times

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Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi To Face Trial Over 'Objectionable' Remarks Against VD Savarkar

ABP News

Lucknow, Dec 13 A local court here on Friday summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 10, 2025, to face trial for allegedly promoting enmity and disturbing harmony among people by making mischievous statements about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma passed the order on a criminal complaint filed by local lawyer Nripendra Pandey. The …

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ASI To Submit Survey Report In Supreme Court On Religious Structures In Mehrauli Archeological Park

Live Law

The Archeological Survey of India today informed the Supreme Court that it would file within a week, the survey report of the religious structures inside the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, in plea seeking their protection. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a challenge against the Delhi High Court's order, which refused to pass. …

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Local court in UP summons Rahul Gandhi over 'remarks' against Savarkar

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Local court in UP summons Rahul Gandhi over 'remarks' against Savarkar

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: On Friday, a local court issued a summons to the Congress MP from Rae Bareli and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, directing him to appear for trial on January 10, 2025. The court determined that there is a prima facie case against him under Sections 153 and 505 of the Indian Penal Code Alok Verma …

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Accused Of Spreading 'Fake News' About A Farmer's Suicide

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed a case registered against BJP Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya for allegedly spreading 'fake news' regarding the suicide of a farmer in Haveri district. During the hearing the senior counsel appearing for Surya said that the allegation is that he has made certain tweets based on certain news items. On November 14 the …

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SC restrains courts across India from passing orders in any suit or plea seeking survey of mosques

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the lower courts across the country not to entertain or issue orders in cases seeking relief including the survey of religious places under the Places of Worship Act 1991. "As the matter is sub-judice before this Court, we deem it appropriate to direct that while suits may be filed, no suits would …

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Nadeem Khan created false narrative: Delhi police to high court

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Nadeem Khan created false narrative: Delhi police to high court

Hindustan Times

Human rights activist Nadeem Khan, through “targeted dissemination of selective and misleading information”, attempted to create a narrative of portraying members of a “particular community” as victims of “systematic oppression” by the incumbent government, the Delhi Police has told the Delhi high court. In an affidavit filed before the high court on December 5 opposing the petition filed by Khan, …

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Nadeem Khan wanted narrative of particular community's victimisation: Police to Delhi HC

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Nadeem Khan wanted narrative of particular community's victimisation: Police to Delhi HC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Delhi police has claimed before the Delhi High Court that activist Nadeem Khan, booked in an alleged case of promoting enmity, through "targeted dissemination of selective information" sought to create a narrative of a particular community's victimisation by the incumbent government. Nadeem Khan wanted narrative of particular community's victimisation: Police to Delhi HC The police said such …

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Human Rights Organisations Condemn Criminal Complaint Against Mohammed Zubair

The Quint

The FIR cites seven different legal provisions, including section 66 of the IT Act and different sections of the BNS, the 2023 reform of India’s penal code, which was passed during British colonial rule. Section 152 states that anyone who “excites or attempts to excite, secession or armed rebellion or subversive activities, or encourages feelings of separatist activities or endangers …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

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Top events of December 9: PM Modi in Haryana, Dhanlaxmi Crop Science IPO, anti-Sikh riots hearing and more

Live Mint

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Bangladesh for a high-level meeting amid bilateral tensions. Meanwhile, a Delhi court will hear witness statements in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving Congress leader Jagdish Tytler. PM to Launch Women-Centric Scheme Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Panipat, Haryana, today to inaugurate the Pradhan Mantri Bima Sakhi Yojana, …

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Gujarat court acquits ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in custodial torture case

Deccan Chronicle

Porbandar: A court in Gujarat's Porbandar has acquitted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1997 custodial torture case, citing that the prosecution could not "prove the case beyond reasonable doubt". Additional chief judicial magistrate Mukesh Pandya on Saturday acquitted Bhatt, the then superintendent of police of Porbandar, in a case registered against him under IPC sections pertaining to causing …

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Gujarat court acquits ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in 1997 custodial torture case

India Today

A court in Gujarat's Porbandar has acquitted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1997 custodial torture case, citing that the prosecution could not "prove the case beyond reasonable doubt". Bhatt was earlier sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1990 custodial death case in Jamnagar and 20 years in jail in a 1996 case relating to planting drugs to frame …

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Video: Bangladeshi sarees burned in Kolkata to protest against attacks on Hindus

India Today

Bangladesh-made Dhakai Jamdani sarees were set on fire by a group of protesters in West Bengal's Kolkata on Sunday mark their anger against the ongoing atrocities against Hindus in the neighbourning country. Hundreds of people joined the different protest rallies organised by Hindu groups in Kolkata, Kanthi, Kakdwip, Sandeshkhali and Purulia, calling for the immediate release of Hindu leader Chinmoy …

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SC seeks CBI response in Balwan Khokhar plea in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a response to former Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar’s plea seeking suspension of sentence in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Khokhar, along with former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, had been convicted under various counts of Indian Penal Code in the case and is undergoing a life sentence and …

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First Day First Show | ‘Pushpa 2’ review, Kishore interview

The Hindu

Around Tinsel Town >>Tamil film producers move HC seeking ban on movie reviews for three days from date of release Tamil Film Active Producers Association filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Centre as well as the State government to ban online movie reviews for first three days from the date of the …

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Photo Essay: The Babri Masjid demolition, 32 years ago

India Today

The demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, marked a pivotal moment in India's history, fuelling debates over religion, politics, and identity. Leaders Addressing the Crowd BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani’s speeches galvanised the masses, stoking passions that culminated in the Babri Masjid's demolition. Riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in Seelampur The Aftermath The destruction …

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Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday banned …

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Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina

Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday banned the publication of any speeches by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India after being ousted in August following mass protests. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal made the decision in response to a request by government prosecutors for a ban on any speeches by Hasina …

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Supreme Court quashes defamation case against BJP's L Murugan filed by Murasoli Trust

New Indian Express

The apex court in September 2023, while staying the proceedings on September last year against Murugan, had decided to hear his petition. After the complaint was registered against Murugan in a Special court in Chennai, he moved the Madras High Court against it and sought quashing of the case. The High Court, in its order, however, refused to quash the …

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Madras HC notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu, YouTube on online review ban plea

Hindustan Times

The Madras high court on Tuesday ordered notices to the Union ministry of information and broadcasting, Tamil Nadu government and YouTube after the Tamil Film Active Producers Association sought a ban on online review of movies for three days after its theatrical release and to frame guidelines for online reviewers. Justice S Sounthar refused to grant an interim injunction to …

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Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea To Prevent Online Review Of New Movies For First 3 Days After Release

Live Law

The Madras High Court has ordered notice on a plea to prevent online review of movies within the first three days of release. The association submitted that often times, fake profiles were created on social media platforms with the sole purpose of posting negative reviews about a movie in exchange for monetary compensation. While it was admitted that there were …

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The Atlantic publishes hit job against PM Modi: Here’s how the propaganda piece cherry-picks facts to attack the Indian leader

Op India

“For India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strength is everything.” A hit job on Indian PM Modi was published by American magazine The Atlantic on the 29th of November. The hit job titled “How a Strongman Made Himself Look Weak” claims that PM Modi responds to criticism within India by ‘co-opting’ the media and ‘repressing’ the religious minorities. Daniel Block, who …

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Indian TV channels to be banned in Bangladesh over ‘negative’ cultural impact? Plea filed

Live Mint

Bangladeshi lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan has filed a writ petition in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on Indian television channels broadcast in the country, as per an ANI report. According to Dhaka Tribune, the writ calls for a ban on all Indian TV channels, including Republic Bangla, Star Jalsha, Star Plus, and Zee Bangla. Attacks on Minority Groups …

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After Indian 2, Kanguva's debacle, Tamil film producers move HC for ban on film reviews for 3 days after release

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After Indian 2, Kanguva's debacle, Tamil film producers move HC for ban on film reviews for 3 days after release

Hindustan Times

After Suriya’s Kanguva saw a bunch of negative reviews, Tamil Film Producers have issued a strong statement requesting theatre owners to ban fans' interviews on YouTube channels. Now, the Tamil Film Active Producers Association has filed a writ petition in Madras High Court seeking a ban on movie reviews for three days from its theatrical release. It is imperative that …

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Plea in Bangladesh court seeks ban on Indian TV channels: 'Provocative content'

India Today

A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in the country citing provocative news aired on them, according to a media report. The writ petition was filed in the High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in Bangladesh, the report …

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Madras High Court refuses to ban film reviews for three days from release

India Today

Madras High Court, on December 3, refused to ban film reviews for three days from release. Tamil Film Active Producers Association recently filed a writ petition in court seeking a ban on movie reviews for three days from release on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and X. On November 20, another association, Tamil Nadu Producers Council issued …

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PM Modi, BJP MPs attend screening of ‘The Sabarmati Report’; Opposition hits out

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended a screening of the film, The Sabarmati Report, in Balyogi Auditorium of the Parliament House, along with home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh and health minister JP Nadda, along with senior BJP MPs. Following the screening, PM Modi said in a post on X, “Joined fellow NDA MPs at a screening …

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Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Validity Of BNS & BNSS Provisions On December 18

Live Law

The Supreme Court today directed that the writ petitions challenging provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 will now be comprehensively heard on December 18. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing two writ petitions filed by the Mannargudi Bar Association and Azad Singh Kataria, a retired BSF Commandant. Whereas, in the retired BSF Commandant's …

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai served contempt notice by Mumbai Court over defamatory YouTube video

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3 weeks ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai served contempt notice by Mumbai Court over defamatory YouTube video

Live Mint

Google's Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai was served a contempt notice by a Mumbai court over YouTube's failure to remove a defamatory video from the entertainment platform, according to multiple media reports. The notice issued on November 21 by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Ballard Pier said the entertainment platform failed to comply with a March 2023 order …

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Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Journalist Mamta Tripathi In UP Police FIR Over Alleged Defamatory Video Report

Live Law

The Supreme Court today granted interim protection against coercive steps to journalist Mamta Tripathi booked over an alleged defamatory video report dated September 23, 2023 published by Dainik Bhaskar. Hearing Prashad, Justice Roy probed Dave as to whether the High Court order was disclosed in the writ proceedings where another bench of the court granted interim protection to Tripathi. Earlier, …

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Modi attends special screening of ‘The Sabarmati Report’

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday watched The Sabarmati Report, produced by filmmaker Ektaa Kapoor, said to be based on the burning of the Sabarmati Express in which 59 people, including 27 women and 10 children returning from a ceremony in Ayodhya, were killed in Gujarat’s Godhra on February 27, 2002. The film, starring Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, and Ridhi …

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