What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases
1 month ago

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases

The Hindu  

Defamation refers to speaking or writing words, making signs, or publishing any information against someone with an intention to harm the said party. A defamation case is formed when the statement reveals identity, harms reputation, has demonstrably false statements, and intentions are proved. Libel refers to defamatory statements made in a permanent form, such as written words, images, or published work, while slander refers to information that is spoken Apart from the earlier mentioned scenarios, defamation can also occur if the expression is done ironically or when the harm is done without an intention to do so. While Section 499 defines defamation as an offence that occurs when someone makes or publishes false statements about another person, Section 500 mentions the punishments for defamation. In India, the Mobashar Jawed Akbar v. Priya Ramani case and Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India are examples of defamation cases.

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Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6

The Hindu  

A special MP/MLA court on Monday adjourned the hearing in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to March 6. The case stems from the alleged objectionable remark made by Mr. Gandhi about Home Minister Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, prompting Mr. Mishra, a local BJP politician, to file the complaint. …

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases
1 month ago

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases

The Hindu  

Defamation refers to speaking or writing words, making signs, or publishing any information against someone with an intention to harm the said party. A defamation case is formed when the statement reveals identity, harms reputation, has demonstrably false statements, and intentions are proved. Libel refers to defamatory statements made in a permanent form, such as written words, images, or published …

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi …

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed
1 month, 1 week ago

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed

Deccan Chronicle  

Sultanpur: A special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi about Home Minister Amit …

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday observed that the allegations of political corruption, poaching of politicians or misuse of investigating agencies by the ruling dispensation against political opponents are part of freedom of political speech and won't amount to defamation per se.Special judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts said that each political formation is known to project its own vision. …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC stays criminal proceedings over alleged remarks against Amit Shah
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC stays criminal proceedings over alleged remarks against Amit Shah

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Appearing for Mr. Gandhi, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi and advocate Prasanna S., argued that the defamation proceedings were in breach of at least seven Supreme Court judgments which have held that …

Sandeep Dikshit files Rs 10 crore defamation lawsuit against Atishi, Sanjay Singh in Delhi HC, notices issued
2 months ago

Sandeep Dikshit files Rs 10 crore defamation lawsuit against Atishi, Sanjay Singh in Delhi HC, notices issued

India TV News  

Senior Delhi Congress leader and candidate from the New Delhi Assembly seat, Sandeep Dikshit has filed civil and criminal defamation lawsuits against Chief Minister Atishi and MP Sanjay Singh and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders. Notices issued to Atishi, Sanjay Singh Advocate Sarim Javed appeared before the Delhi High Court for Plaintiff Sandeep Dikshit. Meanwhile, in a related criminal defamation …

Defamation case politically motivated, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
2 months, 1 week ago

Defamation case politically motivated, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The defamation case filed by former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj took a contentious turn as Swaraj’s counsel argued in Rouse Avenue Court that the complaint is politically driven. Representing Swaraj, Advocate Siddhesh Kotwal contended that the defamation complaint was a strategic move aimed at electoral politics, accusing Jain of leveraging …

Defamation suit against Sanjay Singh bid to keep him away from Delhi poll campaign: AAP
3 months ago

Defamation suit against Sanjay Singh bid to keep him away from Delhi poll campaign: AAP

Hindustan Times  

Panaji, The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa on Wednesday alleged that the defamation suit filed against party leader Sanjay Singh by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's wife was a ploy to keep him away from the Delhi assembly election campaign. Goa CM's wife Sulakshana Sawant filed a defamation suit against Sanjay Singh on Tuesday in a court at Bicholim village …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Congress Leader Over Remarks On The Word 'Hindu'
3 months ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Congress Leader Over Remarks On The Word 'Hindu'

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a defamation case registered against Congress Leader and Member of Legislative Assembly Satish Jarikholi, who was charged under Section 500 and 153 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging to have hurt the sentiments of Hindus as he made a statement that the word “Hindu” has a dirty meaning. A single judge Justice M Nagaprasanna …

No Criminal Proceedings Can Lie For 'Defamation' Of Banned Organisation Like PFI, Kerala High Court Grants Relief To Media House
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No Criminal Proceedings Can Lie For 'Defamation' Of Banned Organisation Like PFI, Kerala High Court Grants Relief To Media House

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings initiated against a media house for allegedly publishing a defamatory article about the 'Popular Front of India'. Justice P.V.Kunhikrishnan observed that PFI is a banned association in India; therefore, defamation cannot be alleged against a banned organization, since it has no legal entity. The Court observed that the central government has declared …

Filing Complaint Against A Person Before Lawful Authority Does Not Attract The Offence Of Defamation: Kerala High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Filing Complaint Against A Person Before Lawful Authority Does Not Attract The Offence Of Defamation: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court while quashing a case of defamation, observed that the complaint filed in the present case before a lawful authority which was enquired by it, will not attract an offence under Section 500 IPC. "Admittedly, in this case, a complaint is filed before the Chief Minister and before the Director of Pariyaram Medical College, where the 1st …

Savarkar Defamation Case | Pune Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Rahul Gandhi On December 2
4 months ago

Savarkar Defamation Case | Pune Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Rahul Gandhi On December 2

Live Law  

A Special Court in Pune, on Tuesday ordered Rahul Gandhi to remain present before it on December 2, to attend the proceedings of the defamation complaint filed against him for allegedly defaming late right-wing leader Vinayak Savarkar by making objectionable comments against him in a speech he delivered in the United Kingdom. Special MP/MLA court Judge Amol Shinde had in …

“Scandalous Allegations”: Madras High Court Awards ₹1.1 Crore Damages To Former CM Edappadi Palanisamy For Comments Linking Him To Kodanad Case
4 months, 1 week ago

“Scandalous Allegations”: Madras High Court Awards ₹1.1 Crore Damages To Former CM Edappadi Palanisamy For Comments Linking Him To Kodanad Case

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday awarded Rs. 1.1 Crore as compensation to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palanisamy for comments made by one Dhanapal linking Palanisamy to the crimes that took place in Kodanadu Estate in 2017. The court also noted that the language used by Dhanapal clearly indicated that his intention was to malign Palanisamy and cast …

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks on Savarkar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks on Savarkar

The Hindu  

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district has summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him for his alleged objectionable remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Nashik, Deepali Parimal Kaduskar, issued a process to Mr. Gandhi on September 27, noting that the "statement made against a patriotic person prima-facie seems to be …

Defamatory Statements In Pleadings Or Petitions Amount To Publication Under Section 499 IPC: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamatory Statements In Pleadings Or Petitions Amount To Publication Under Section 499 IPC: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that defamatory statements made in court pleadings amount to publication and can form the basis for the prosecution of such client for an offence under Section 499. The matter had reached the Srinagar Chief Judicial Magistrate when the respondent filed a complaint in Srinagar, alleging defamation based on the statements …

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP-MLA court on Friday for a defamation case hearing. Sultanpur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his way to appear at a district court in connection with a defamation case, in Sultanpur, Friday, July 26, 2024. The case dates back to 2018, when BJP leader Vijay Mishra accused Rahul Gandhi of derogatory comments during …

Delhi High Court Rejects IFS Mahaveer Singhvi's Defamation Suits Against Hindustan Times
9 months ago

Delhi High Court Rejects IFS Mahaveer Singhvi's Defamation Suits Against Hindustan Times

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently dismissed two defamation suits filed by 1999 batch IFS Mahaveer Singhvi against Hindustan Times newspaper, both English and Hindi editions, over two news reports published in 2002. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed the suits and observed that the articles published in the two newspapers were not per se defamatory. In the first suit, Singhvi …

‘Over-sensationalisation and false depiction of facts’: Delhi HC orders removal of SM posts claiming Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader on TV
9 months ago

‘Over-sensationalisation and false depiction of facts’: Delhi HC orders removal of SM posts claiming Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader on TV

Op India  

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media posts and videos by Congress leaders Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera, which accused journalist Rajat Sharma of abusing and using foul language against Nayak on live television. A video clip from a discussion on India TV, Sharma’s news channel, was circulated on social media during the Lok …

SC quashes criminal defamation case against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav
1 year, 1 month ago

SC quashes criminal defamation case against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed a criminal defamation case against Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, who was summoned by an Ahmedabad court last year over his alleged offending remarks against Gujaratis. The bench, while hearing the RJD leader’s plea, earlier stayed the proceedings on the criminal defamation complaint and issued notice to Gujarat resident Haresh Mehta who filed …

Law Commission Of India Recommends Retaining Offence Of Criminal Defamation, Says It Deters False & Malicious Statements
1 year, 1 month ago

Law Commission Of India Recommends Retaining Offence Of Criminal Defamation, Says It Deters False & Malicious Statements

Live Law  

In a recent development, the Law Commission of India has recommended in its 285th Report dated January 31, 2024 that the offence of criminal defamation should be retained in the new criminal laws.The Report says that the right to freedom of speech and expression on one hand, and the right to reputation on the other, have to be harmoniously construed …

Criminal defamation, vandalism of public property: What Law Commission recommends
1 year, 1 month ago

Criminal defamation, vandalism of public property: What Law Commission recommends

Hindustan Times  

The Law Commission is of the view that criminal defamation should be retained within the scheme of criminal laws in India as the right to reputation has been guaranteed in the Constitution. The whole jurisprudence around the law on criminal defamation has the essence of protecting one's reputation and its facets," PTI reported citing the Law Commission's report. The Law …

Delhi High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Former GGSIPU Dean, Says Accusations Were Made To Authorized Person In Good Faith
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Former GGSIPU Dean, Says Accusations Were Made To Authorized Person In Good Faith

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has quashed a defamation case filed against Dr Suman Gupta, former Professor and Dean, University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, noting that the case fell under exception 8 to Section 499 IPC. The issue had arisen when the complainant/respondent No.1, who was an Assistant Professor of Law at GGSIPU, filed …

RSS Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi moves Bombay HC against Thane court order
1 year, 6 months ago

RSS Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi moves Bombay HC against Thane court order

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved the Bombay High Court challenging the Thane court order in the RSS defamation case. The court had earlier taken the transcript of the alleged defamatory speech as evidence in the pending criminal defamation case filed by an RSS worker Rajesh Kunte. Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Magistrate's order was in violation of an order …

Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday summoned the wrestler Bajrang Punia in a criminal defamation case filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya alleging that certain allegedly defamatory remarks were made against him in a press conference related to the protests connected to the sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan. In view of the same, let accused, namely, Bajrang Punia …

Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in defamation case
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in defamation case

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 15 moved the Supreme Court to suspend his conviction in a criminal defamation case in which he said a political speech critical of economic offenders and also of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made in the course of democratic political activity, has been held to be an act of moral turpitude. Editorial | Dangerously fanciful: …

Dangerously fanciful: The Hindu Editorial on the judiciary, Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and the defamation case
1 year, 8 months ago

Dangerously fanciful: The Hindu Editorial on the judiciary, Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and the defamation case

The Hindu  

The Gujarat High Court order declining to stay the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case is quite unreasonable and borders on the fanciful. Justice Hemant M. Prachchhak becomes the third judicial authority in Gujarat to rule that Mr. Gandhi, in using the words “Why do all these thieves have Modi as a surname?” in an election …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case | How definite is ‘Modi’ as a ‘collection of persons’?
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case | How definite is ‘Modi’ as a ‘collection of persons’?

The Hindu  

The fight for relief in the Rahul Gandhi criminal defamation case in the Supreme Court will revolve around the question whether the term ‘Modi’ is an identifiable and definite group or collection of persons. Mr. Gandhi, who faces a two-year sentence for criminal defamation, has argued that “authentic literature shows that the word ‘Modi’ does not indicate any definite or …

Setback for Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname case: The defamation suit explained
1 year, 8 months ago

Setback for Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname case: The defamation suit explained

Firstpost  

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking to stay the conviction on the defamation case against him. This comes as the Gujarat High Court rejected his request to put on hold his conviction in a defamation case over his 2019 Modi surname remark. In 2019, Purnesh Modi – a BJP MLA and ex-Gujarat minister – had filed …

Mere Fact That Defamatory Statement Was Earlier Made In A Pleading In Court Is No Defence For Repetition: Bombay High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Mere Fact That Defamatory Statement Was Earlier Made In A Pleading In Court Is No Defence For Repetition: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

Publication of a defamatory statement on the ground that a similar statement was mentioned in a judicial pleading is not a valid defence to justify repetition of that statement, the Bombay High Court has held. The mere fact that the defamatory statement might have been made in a pleading/affidavit filed in the course of judicial proceedings does not give any …

Defamation perils: on the Rahul Gandhi case
1 year, 10 months ago

Defamation perils: on the Rahul Gandhi case

The Hindu  

A striking feature of the Surat district court’s order declining to stay the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is its unusual emphasis on his status as a Member of Parliament to justify his conviction and quantum of punishment. It is quite evident from a reading of 8th Additional Sessions Judge Robin P. Mogera’s order that the court deems an …

Criminal defamation: A noxious colonial law and its subversive effects
1 year, 11 months ago

Criminal defamation: A noxious colonial law and its subversive effects

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 05, 2023 12:56 IST - 13 MINS READ From the standpoint of democracy as well as justice, the conviction, sentencing, and quick-fire disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a Member of Parliament have exposed, as never before, the toxic and subversive nature of the Indian republic’s colonial-era law of criminal defamation1, the damaging effects of a flawed decision …

A disturbing example of the normalisation of lawfare
1 year, 11 months ago

A disturbing example of the normalisation of lawfare

The Hindu  

The word “lawfare” is a portmanteau of “law” and “warfare”. However, the conviction of the now former Congress Member of Parliament from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, for criminal defamation by a court in Surat, and his subsequent disqualification from the Lok Sabha, represents a disturbing example of the normalisation of lawfare in India. Mr. Gandhi was prosecuted for the following remark: …

Weaponising the defamation law: A closer look at the Rahul Gandhi verdict
1 year, 11 months ago

Weaponising the defamation law: A closer look at the Rahul Gandhi verdict

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 27, 2023 17:03 IST - 10 MINS READ According to an apocryphal story from the erstwhile Soviet Union, a peasant stood in the market square and shouted that the minister for agriculture was a fool. Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act says: “A person convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not …

Defamation, Democracy & Maximum Punishment: Why Rahul's Conviction is Concerning
1 year, 11 months ago

Defamation, Democracy & Maximum Punishment: Why Rahul's Conviction is Concerning

The Quint  

It may additionally be pointed out that while section 499 IPC states that defamation charges can be brought by “a company or an association or collection of persons as such,” it also says: “No imputation is said to harm a person’s reputa­tion, unless that imputation directly or indirectly, in the estimation of others, lowers the moral or intellectual character of …

Rahul Gandhi to face fresh defamation cases? Savarkar remark sparks row in Maha
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi to face fresh defamation cases? Savarkar remark sparks row in Maha

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was convicted in a 2019 criminal defamation case earlier this week, and subsequently disqualified from the Lok Sabha. Recent updates suggest that the ousted MP may soon find himself facing other defamation cases - in connection with remarks against VD Savarkar and the RSS. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde came down heavily against the Congress leader …

Two takeaways from the Surat court’s order
1 year, 11 months ago

Two takeaways from the Surat court’s order

Hindustan Times  

There are two significant takeaways from a Surat district court’s conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi — and neither is about whether or not he will be disqualified as a Member of Parliament although a 2013 Supreme Court judgment is explicit on the outcome. The first is about whether the judgment will reopen the discussion on one of the most …

Explained: The 2019 defamation case in which India's Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to 2 years in prison
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: The 2019 defamation case in which India's Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to 2 years in prison

Firstpost  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years in prison by a court in Gujarat’s Surat today in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his remarks about the “Modi surname”. डरी हुई सत्ता की पूरी मशीनरी साम, दाम, दंड, भेद लगाकर @RahulGandhi जी की आवाज को दबाने की कोशिश कर रही है। मेरे भाई न कभी डरे हैं, न …

Statements Made By Lawyers During Judicial Proceedings Conferred With ‘Absolute Privilege’, Can’t Be Put To Trial For Defamation: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Statements Made By Lawyers During Judicial Proceedings Conferred With ‘Absolute Privilege’, Can’t Be Put To Trial For Defamation: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that statements made by a lawyer during judicial proceedings are conferred with an “absolute privilege” and no action for defamation, slander or libel can lie against them for advancing the submissions. Observing that such statements are “complete defence against any allegations of defamation”, Justice Mini Pushkarna said that justice system would be adversely affected …

Maharashtra: Another defamation case against Rahul Gandhi - here’s why
2 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra: Another defamation case against Rahul Gandhi - here’s why

Live Mint  

A defamation case has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his derogatory remarks against freedom fighter VD Savarkar in Maharashtra's Thane city, an official said on Friday. "The case was filed based on the complaint lodged by Vandana Dongre, a functionary of the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. During the Bharat Jodo yatra …

Maha: Defamation Case Filed Against Rahul Gandhi for 'Derogatory' Remarks Against Savarkar
2 years, 4 months ago

Maha: Defamation Case Filed Against Rahul Gandhi for 'Derogatory' Remarks Against Savarkar

News 18  

The police in Thane city of Maharashtra have registered a case of defamation against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his “derogatory” remarks against freedom fighter V D Savarkar, an official said on Friday. Rahul Gandhi, whose Bharat Jodo Yatra is currently passing through Maharashtra, on Thursday held a press conference at Wadegaon in Akola district, where he claimed that Savarkar …

Delhi Court Acquits CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia & Yogender Yadav In 2013 Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Advocate
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Court Acquits CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia & Yogender Yadav In 2013 Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Advocate

Live Law  

A Delhi Court today acquitted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and former Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogender Yadav in a 2013 criminal defamation case filed by an advocate. "Culpability can be attached to the Accused persons only if it is proved that they have committed the alleged offence, which in this case, the Complainant failed to …

Defamation | Magistrate Can't Refer Complaint About Offence U/S 500 IPC To Police For Investigation U/S 156(3) CrPC: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Defamation | Magistrate Can't Refer Complaint About Offence U/S 500 IPC To Police For Investigation U/S 156(3) CrPC: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently quashed the proceedings initiated under section 156 of the Criminal Procedure Code, wherein the Magistrate court referred the complaint filed for defamation under section 499, 500 of the Indian Penal Code to the police for further investigation.While doing so, the Bench relied on the Apex court judgement in the case of Subramanian Swamy v. Union. …

Is Defamation Suit Maintainable Against Alleged Libelous Pleadings Filed In Court If Circulated In Public Domain? Delhi HC To Examine
2 years, 11 months ago

Is Defamation Suit Maintainable Against Alleged Libelous Pleadings Filed In Court If Circulated In Public Domain? Delhi HC To Examine

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court is set to examine whether defamation proceedings can lie against libelous statements made in the pleadings before a Court, if such pleadings are circulated in public domain.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla today issued notice on an intra-court appeal raising this question.The Appellant had challenged the summoning order. The …

Court summons Subramanian Swamy in defamation suit
2 years, 11 months ago

Court summons Subramanian Swamy in defamation suit

Op India  

Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has been summoned by a court in a defamation suit filed against him by BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga. In a tweet, the BJP spokesperson informed, “Rouse Avenue Court issues summon to Subramanian Swamy on defamation case filed by me.” Rouse Avenue Court Issues Summon to Subramanian Swamy on defamation case filed by me …

Defamation as crime: The Hindu Editorial on the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani
4 years, 1 month ago

Defamation as crime: The Hindu Editorial on the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani

The Hindu  

Some judicial verdicts acquire emblematic significance far beyond the outcome of a particular case. The acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani of the charge of defaming M.J. Akbar, a former Union Minister, journalist and author, has protected and preserved the space for women who have found their voice in recent times to speak out about their experience of sexual harassment in …

Complaint Against Defamation Of Deceased Person Can Be Filed Only By 'Family Members' Or 'Near Relatives': Punjab & Haryana High Court
4 years, 3 months ago

Complaint Against Defamation Of Deceased Person Can Be Filed Only By 'Family Members' Or 'Near Relatives': Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that only the 'family members' or 'near relatives' of the deceased person, against whom imputations have been made, can claim to be 'persons aggrieved' to file defamation complaint under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code.Sant Kanwar, a follower of late Chaudhary Matu Ram Hooda, an Arya Samajist and freedom fighter had …

Delhi court asks MJ Akbar, Priya Ramani if they can consider settlement in defamation case
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi court asks MJ Akbar, Priya Ramani if they can consider settlement in defamation case

Firstpost  

The court asked both the parties to respond on the point of settlement and get back on 24 November, the next date of hearing New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday asked former Union minister MJ Akbar and journalist Priya Ramani whether there was a chance of settlement between them in a criminal defamation complaint filed by him against her. …

Allegations In Matrimonial Case Can Lead To Criminal Defamation: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

Allegations In Matrimonial Case Can Lead To Criminal Defamation: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has convicted a woman under section 500 of Indian Penal Code on the finding that the statements made by her against her husband before the Family Court in a matrimonial case amounted to 'criminal defamation'. The Court held that pleadings filed in court and depositions made in the case amount to 'publication' within the meaning of …

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