Don’t attribute motive to us: Delhi HC in Gurumurthy contempt case
6 years, 1 month ago

Don’t attribute motive to us: Delhi HC in Gurumurthy contempt case

Op India  

A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice I S Mehta, today while hearing a contempt petition against journalist and Economic Analyst S Gurumurthy stated that social media cannot be used to scandalize the judiciary. As per reports, the contempt petition was filed by the Delhi High Court Bar Association against S Gurumurthy for posting the tweets asking if Muralidhar J, who had granted bail to Karti Chidambaram in the INX Media bribery case, had been a junior to Karti Chidambaram’s father and Senior Advocate P Chidambaram. Another Bench of the Delhi High Court had earlier issued a suo motu contempt notice against Gurumurthy last month after he had shared a tweet hinting to bias on the part of Justice Muralidhar after he had passed an order setting aside the transit remand order against alleged Urban Maoist Gautam Navlakha earlier this month. The court had directed two social media platforms to block the web links of the offending article leveling ‘scandalous’ allegations against the judge.

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Delhi HC Safeguards Journalist Rajat Sharma's personality rights, directs removal of deepfake content
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi HC Safeguards Journalist Rajat Sharma's personality rights, directs removal of deepfake content

Op India  

The Delhi High Court has granted senior journalist Rajat Sharma protection over his personality rights, directing the removal of content created through artificial intelligence and deepfake technology. The Court passed an ad interim injunction and also directed Meta Platforms Inc. to immediately block/remove/take down the following impugned content of Defendants and further disclose complete details of Defendants According to the …

'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC

Live Law  

While considering a Public Interest Litigation plea on the alleged indiscriminate arrest of social media activists, the Andhra Pradesh High Court distinguished between a "critic of the government" who express themselves on social media and a "social media bully" who uses the platform to bully an individual, an officer or a person in authority by spreading false information or who …

Defamation Suit: Delhi High Court Issues Summons To Users Who 'Edited' ANI's Wikipedia Page
2 months ago

Defamation Suit: Delhi High Court Issues Summons To Users Who 'Edited' ANI's Wikipedia Page

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued summons to three individuals who allegedly edited the Wikipedia page of news agency Asian News International. Earlier this week, a division bench had disposed of Wikipedia's appeal against the single judge's order, directing it to disclose subscriber details of three individuals, following a consent order between it and ANI. List the application under …

Tweet Claims CJI Chandrachud’s Family Member Linked To Doctor’s Lobby In Bengal, Complaint Filed
4 months ago

Tweet Claims CJI Chandrachud’s Family Member Linked To Doctor’s Lobby In Bengal, Complaint Filed

News 18  

The Supreme Court Registry on Monday filed a complaint with the Cyber Cell over a malicious tweet linking Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud’s family member to a doctors lobby in West Bengal. The tweet came ahead of the hearing by the three judges bench of Supreme Court headed by CJI in the suo motu case relating to the …

Delhi HC warns Wikipedia over ANI defamation case, issues contempt notice
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC warns Wikipedia over ANI defamation case, issues contempt notice

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reprimanded Wikimedia Foundation Inc., the organization behind Wikipedia, for failing to comply with an order to disclose information regarding edits made to the Wikipedia page of Indian news agency, Asian News International. Read this | Mint Explainer: Significance of the sole dissenter in the mining tax ruling This response came after Wikipedia’s legal team …

'Will close your business in India,' Delhi HC issues contempt of court notice to Wikipedia
4 months, 1 week ago

'Will close your business in India,' Delhi HC issues contempt of court notice to Wikipedia

New Indian Express  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a contempt of court notice to Wikipedia after Asian News International filed an application stating that the site did not comply with the court order to disclose the information of its subscribers who reportedly made "defamatory" edits on the ANI Wikipedia page. Wikipedia, represented through advocate Tine Abraham told the court that it …

'False Depiction Of Facts': Delhi HC Orders Removal Of Social Media Posts By Cong Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma
7 months ago

'False Depiction Of Facts': Delhi HC Orders Removal Of Social Media Posts By Cong Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used "abusive language" during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day. The court said an irreparable loss and injury would be caused to the plaintiff's reputation if the videos and posts …

‘Over-sensationalisation and false depiction of facts’: Delhi HC orders removal of SM posts claiming Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader on TV
7 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 …

Delhi High Court Orders Removal Of Tweets By Congress Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma
7 months ago

Delhi High Court Orders Removal Of Tweets By Congress Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ordered removal of tweets made by Congress leaders Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera alleging that senior journalist Rajat Sharma used abusive language on air during a show on the election result day.Granting ex-parte ad interim injunction order in favour of Sharma in his defamation suit, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna ordered:“…it is directed that …

Supreme Court voices concern over ‘profuse’ misuse of social media platforms
9 months ago

Supreme Court voices concern over ‘profuse’ misuse of social media platforms

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has raised a serious alarm over the misuse of social media platforms, denouncing the spread of factually incorrect and unfounded statements regarding pending cases. Initiating a contempt action against Assam legislator Karim Uddin Barbhuiya for his misleading Facebook post regarding a case reserved for judgment, the top court expressed dismay at the growing trend of social media …

Social Media Comments Distorting Court Proceedings Require Serious Consideration: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Assam MLA
9 months ago

Social Media Comments Distorting Court Proceedings Require Serious Consideration: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Assam MLA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the misuse of social media platforms, where factually incorrect and unfounded statements are made regarding cases which are subjudice. Taking note of a Facebook post published by a party whose case was reserved for judgment, the Court initiated contempt proceedings against him for misleading the public about the court. The bench of Justices …

Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Journalist Accused of Abusing Modi, Adityanath
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Journalist Accused of Abusing Modi, Adityanath

News 18  

The Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a journalist accused of extortion and spreading hatred against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He is also stated to have used social media platforms to spread hate speech against public figures, including Modi and Adityanath, while also making derogatory remarks against religious figures. In the March …

Made Mistake by Retweeting Video: Delhi CM Kejriwal Tells SC in Defamation Case
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Made Mistake by Retweeting Video: Delhi CM Kejriwal Tells SC in Defamation Case

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday told the Supreme Court that he made a mistake by retweeting an allegedly defamatory video circulated by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee related to the BJP IT Cell. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, without issuing notice on a plea of Kejriwal challenging a Delhi High Court order which upheld summons issued …

Delhi HC refuses to quash summons issued to Kejriwal in YoutTube video defamation case
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC refuses to quash summons issued to Kejriwal in YoutTube video defamation case

Hindustan Times  

The ramifications are far more than a whisper when a public figure tweets or retweets, the Delhi high court said on Monday as it refused to quash summons issued to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation suit filed against him for reposting an allegedly defamatory video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The audience therefore becomes a citizenry at large whose …

Delhi High Court Refuses Pre-Censorship Of Content Against Rohingya Community On Facebook, Says Treatment Can't Be Worse Than Disease
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Refuses Pre-Censorship Of Content Against Rohingya Community On Facebook, Says Treatment Can't Be Worse Than Disease

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has refused to pass an order directing the Union Government to restrain Facebook India from allegedly promoting “hateful and harmful content” against the Rohingya community on the social media platform. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said that the suggestion that there should be prior censorship of any …

NewsClick case: Delhi Court extends editor, HR's Judicial custody till February 17
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NewsClick case: Delhi Court extends editor, HR's Judicial custody till February 17

New Indian Express  

Later, they were sent to judicial custody on October 10 for ten days, which was extended to five more days and then to police custody for nine days. Earlier, Purkayastha’s counsel had vehemently denied the police charges, asking how his client, as a journalist doing a critical or impartial act of journalism about the government, could indulge in unlawful activities. …

MP High Court Issues Notice To Facebook, YouTube In Contempt Plea Over Objectionable Posts Against Acharya Dhirendra Shastri
11 months, 4 weeks ago

MP High Court Issues Notice To Facebook, YouTube In Contempt Plea Over Objectionable Posts Against Acharya Dhirendra Shastri

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued show cause notices to YouTube and Facebook officials in a contempt petition filed against them alleging that the two internet companies failed to comply with the High Court's last month's order to remove objectionable posts against Hindu spiritual leader Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri. A bench of Justice Raj Mohan Singh issued notices to …

Delhi HC dismisses NewsClick’s plea seeking stay on I-T dept demand
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi HC dismisses NewsClick’s plea seeking stay on I-T dept demand

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to set aside a demand raised by the Income Tax department from news portal NewsClick for allegedly receiving predetermined foreign remittances from the Justice and Education Fund, observing that the portal has a “lot to answer for” in terms of its financial dealings. Delhi high court refuses to stay a demand raised by …

Prez office asks AP government to take action on social media posts against ACB judge
1 year, 3 months ago

Prez office asks AP government to take action on social media posts against ACB judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The President of India's office has asked the Andhra Pradesh government to take appropriate action against those who are posting unsavoury remarks on social media platforms against the ACB court judge. Advocate I. Ramanuja Rao from Penugonda in West Godavari lodged a complaint with the superintendent of police, West Godavari, and the President of India's office through email, alleging …

Supreme Court Issues Alert About Fake News Falsely Quoting CJI; Says Legal Action Being Taken
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Alert About Fake News Falsely Quoting CJI; Says Legal Action Being Taken

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued a statement alerting the public about a social media post which is being circulated falsely quoting the Chief Justice of India. The fake post uses the image of CJI DY Chandrachud with a false quote which urges public to come out in protests against the government.The Public Relations Office of the Court, in its statement, …

Breaking | Delhi High Court Discharges S Gurumurthy In Criminal Contempt Case For Tweet Against Justice S Muralidhar
1 year, 6 months ago

Breaking | Delhi High Court Discharges S Gurumurthy In Criminal Contempt Case For Tweet Against Justice S Muralidhar

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday discharged editor of Tamil political weekly “Thuglak” and RSS Ideologue S Gurumurthy in a criminal contempt case filed against him for his tweet against Justice S Muralidhar in 2018, after accepting his apology and “expression of deep remorse”.“We accept Mr. S Gurumurthy’s apology and expression of deep remorse for the subject incident and consider. …

Delhi High Court Directs Muslim Man Accused Of Forced Religious Conversion To Delete Social Media Posts Of Woman Within 48 Hours
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Muslim Man Accused Of Forced Religious Conversion To Delete Social Media Posts Of Woman Within 48 Hours

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed a Muslim man, accused of forcefully converting a woman to Islam, to delete all his social media posts regarding woman within 48 hours, including images and comments.Justice Prathiba M Singh personally interacted with the woman in chambers who told court that the man had posted her videos on various social media platforms. The …

HC summons BBC on NGO’s defamation plea over documentary
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 …

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

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

Delhi HC asks media, Google, Twitter to block links articles claiming Muslim man forced woman to convert
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi HC asks media, Google, Twitter to block links articles claiming Muslim man forced woman to convert

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on May 12 directed certain media houses and social media platforms, including Twitter and Google, to block the links of news reports and videos claiming that a Muslim man allegedly forced a woman to convert to Islam. The High Court issued notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Press Council of India, News Broadcasting …

Delhi court issues summons to BBC, Wikipedia, Internet Archive in a suit over availability of BBC documentary on PM Modi
1 year, 8 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 …

‘Judges Suffer In Silence’: Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Condemns Use Of Social Media For Scandalising Judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Judges Suffer In Silence’: Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Condemns Use Of Social Media For Scandalising Judiciary

Live Law  

In an open letter issued Monday, the Chairman of the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council, Suvir Sidhu, condemned the use of social media platforms by some individuals for vilification of judges. Stating that the vilification of the judiciary by making outlandish allegations on public forums obstructs the administration of justice and does not come within the ambit of fair criticism, …

Objectionable Posts Against Hindu Gods: Twitter Tells Delhi HC It Can't Decide What Content On Its Platform Is Unlawful Unless Put To 'Actual Knowledge'
2 years, 4 months ago

Objectionable Posts Against Hindu Gods: Twitter Tells Delhi HC It Can't Decide What Content On Its Platform Is Unlawful Unless Put To 'Actual Knowledge'

Live Law  

The micro-blogging website Twitter has informed the Delhi High Court that being an intermediary, it cannot decide whether content on its platform is lawful or otherwise unless it is put to such "actual knowledge".Twitter has further informed the Court that it can take down content from the platform on being notified about the same by way of a court order …

"Fair Criticism Is To Criticise Act & Not Individual": Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Order Directing Mint Newspaper To Take Down Article Against Gaurav Taneja
2 years, 5 months ago

"Fair Criticism Is To Criticise Act & Not Individual": Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Order Directing Mint Newspaper To Take Down Article Against Gaurav Taneja

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to stay a single judge order directing Mint Newspaper to take down an article published by it against Youtuber Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as 'Flying Beast' which made defamatory statements against him.A division bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul, while dealing with an appeal by HT Media, which owns Mint, observed that just …

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While observing that Judiciary is not immune from criticism, the Delhi High Court has observed that such criticism cannot be based on distorted facts or gross misrepresentation of material averments to intentionally lower its dignity and respect.Justice Jasmeet Singh, who was dealing with an appeal raising allegations against Trial Court and High Court judges, issued notice to the. While observing …

Judges Are Never To Be Tried In Media; Attributing Motives To Judges A Dangerous Trend : Justice Deepak Gupta
2 years, 6 months ago

Judges Are Never To Be Tried In Media; Attributing Motives To Judges A Dangerous Trend : Justice Deepak Gupta

Live Law  

Agreeing with the comments made by Supreme Court judge Justice JB Pardiwala regarding personal attacks made against judges, former Supreme Court judge Justice Deepak Gupta said that judges are never to be tried in media.Terming the trial of judges in media a "dangerous trend", Justice Gupta said that it can interfere with judicial administration. Agreeing with the comments made by …

Social Media Outbursts On Judges – Impact On Dispensation Of Justice
2 years, 6 months ago

Social Media Outbursts On Judges – Impact On Dispensation Of Justice

Live Law  

The recent unfiltered social media attacks on Judges of the Supreme Court for oral observations made during a hearing last week, have once again sparked the debate for the need to regulate public discourse on judicial proceedings. This dividing line, however, gets blurred when comments made by Judges in Court become the cause of personal onslaughts upon them by anonymous …

Nupur Sharma Case: Supreme Court in the Age of Social Media
2 years, 6 months ago

Nupur Sharma Case: Supreme Court in the Age of Social Media

News 18  

Several retired judges, bureaucrats and armed forces’ veterans have released a statement seeking recall of the remarks made by a Supreme Court bench on the Nupur Sharma case. While dismissing the petition of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, the Supreme Court bench said that her remarks set the country on fire and she was a threat to the security of …

SC judge who slammed Nupur Sharma’s remarks calls out agenda-driven attacks
2 years, 6 months ago

SC judge who slammed Nupur Sharma’s remarks calls out agenda-driven attacks

Hindustan Times  

Social and digital media need to be mandatorily regulated in India to preserve the rule of law under the Constitution, said Supreme Court Judge Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala who has been in the news after a top court bench dismissed former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's petition seeking to club all FIRs registered against her for her remarks on Prophet Mohammed. …

Justice Pardiwala, who heard Nupur Sharma plea, flags agenda-driven attacks on judges
2 years, 6 months ago

Justice Pardiwala, who heard Nupur Sharma plea, flags agenda-driven attacks on judges

The Hindu  

Supreme Court judge Justice J.B. Pardiwala on Sunday criticised the use of social media to launch personal attacks on judges, saying this will evolve into a "dangerous scenario". Justice Pardiwala was the puisne judge on the Vacation Bench led by Justice Surya Kant, which refused to entertain a plea by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma to club multiple FIRs against …

Justice Pardiwala calls for regulation of social media, says it's overrun by 'half truths'
2 years, 6 months ago

Justice Pardiwala calls for regulation of social media, says it's overrun by 'half truths'

India Today  

Justice JB Pardiwala, part of the Supreme Court bench that rapped former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for remark on Prophet Muhammad, called for strict regulations of social media, claiming that media trials are not healthy for rule of law. During a virtual address on Sunday, Justice JB Pardiwala said social media is overrun by people "possessing half truth and information" …

Delhi High Court to hear Mohammed Zubair's plea challenging police remand tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court to hear Mohammed Zubair's plea challenging police remand tomorrow

Firstpost  

The Alt News co-founder was arrested on 27 June for posting an ‘objectionable’ tweet and ‘hurting religious’ sentiments Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the police remand granted by Patiala House Court to the Delhi Police Special Cell. The developments so far The Delhi Police on Wednesday wrote to multiple banks seeking information …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Twitter's Explanation For Failing To Remove 'Derogatory' Content Against Judiciary, Judges
2 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Twitter's Explanation For Failing To Remove 'Derogatory' Content Against Judiciary, Judges

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday sought an explanation from Twitter for its failure to remove several 'derogatory' comments posted against the judiciary and some High Court judges as per High Court's order. Twitter has been called upon to file a reply by February 7, 2022.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice M. Satyanarayana Murthy …

'Busybodies Feel They Can Comment Anything In Social Media' : Kerala High Court Directs Registry To Act Against Ex-Judge's FB Posts
3 years ago

'Busybodies Feel They Can Comment Anything In Social Media' : Kerala High Court Directs Registry To Act Against Ex-Judge's FB Posts

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday condemned the conduct of former judicial officer S. Sudeep for making a series of "vile" Facebook posts attacking the Court and its orders.However, Justice Devan Ramachandran refused to initiate contempt of court proceedings against him, saying that the Court didn't wish to give him undue publicity. The Kerala High Court on Thursday condemned the …

Social Media Postings Against Judges: Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Fresh Status Report Of Investigation From CBI
3 years, 1 month ago

Social Media Postings Against Judges: Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Fresh Status Report Of Investigation From CBI

Live Law  

Dealing with the suo moto case regarding social media posts against Judges, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday sought a fresh status report of the investigation from the Central Central Bureau of Investigation on the lines of their own proposal submitted before the Court as to how the agency intends to probe the case.The Bench of Chief Justice Prashant …

Andhra Pradesh HC find 'conspiracy' in criticism of Judges, denies bail
3 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh HC find 'conspiracy' in criticism of Judges, denies bail

Op India  

On Tuesday, the Andhra Pradesh High Court claimed that criticism of judges can amount to conspiracy and attack on the institution of the Judiciary. The Andhra Pradesh High Court noted that the allegations made against the judges fell within the purview of scandalising the court. Large number of persons have made postings on social media and continued to put postings …

Case Against Rahul Gandhi For Allegedly Disclosing Rape Victim Identity In Social Media Withdrawn From Delhi Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Case Against Rahul Gandhi For Allegedly Disclosing Rape Victim Identity In Social Media Withdrawn From Delhi Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday disposed of as withdrawn a plea filed by BJP Delhi Media Head and Spokesperson Naveen Kumar Jindal against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly disclosing the identity of 9 year old minor victim who was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Delhi Cantt area.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Dharmendra Singh of Rouse Avenue Court took on record the. …

'Parody is supposed to be creative': Delhi High Court slams Newslaundry
3 years, 1 month ago

'Parody is supposed to be creative': Delhi High Court slams Newslaundry

Op India  

The Delhi High Court has slammed Newslaundry, saying that under the guise of freedom of speech, one cannot be allowed to ruin another’s reputation. The Delhi High Court was hearing the suit filed by India Today against Newslaundry, seeking Rs 2 crores damages for copyright infringement and defamation of its anchors, management and employees. Commenting doesn’t really add to information.#DelhiHighCourt …

"Respect Public Sentiments": Delhi High Court Tells Twitter To Remove Objectionable Content Regarding Hindu Goddess
3 years, 2 months ago

"Respect Public Sentiments": Delhi High Court Tells Twitter To Remove Objectionable Content Regarding Hindu Goddess

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has told the social media giant, Twitter to remove certain alleged objectional materials regarding a Hindu Goddess.Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh was of the view that Twitter should respect sentiments of the public as it was doing business for them. The Delhi High Court has told the social media giant, Twitter to remove …

India Today sues Newslaundry for Rs 2 crore: All you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

India Today sues Newslaundry for Rs 2 crore: All you need to know

Op India  

India Today has sued Newslaundry ‘journalists’ over articles published on the website and has sought damages of Rs. India Today has requested the Delhi High Court to restrain Newslaundry from writing, tweeting or publishing any defamatory content against the channel and its anchors, Tiwari said. India Today has also alleged that Newslaundry has committed copyright infringement and made “untrue, unfair, …

Delhi HC Issues Notice to Journalist Priya Ramani on AJ Akbar's Appeal in Defamation Case
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice to Journalist Priya Ramani on AJ Akbar's Appeal in Defamation Case

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought journalist Priya Ramani's stand on former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against a trial court verdict in his criminal defamation case against her over sexual harassment allegations on the grounds that it was "based on surmises and conjecture". The trial court decided the case as though it was a sexual harassment case instead …

Delhi Assembly committee not a prosecuting agency, says Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Assembly committee not a prosecuting agency, says Supreme Court

Op India  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by Facebook India Vice President Ajit Mohan challenging the summons issued to the social media giant by the “Peace and Harmony” Committee of the Delhi Legislative Assembly in connection with the Anti-Hindu Delhi riots that occurred last year. On September 23, 2020, Facebook India Vice President Ajit Mohan had filed a …

Facebook Can't Disrupt India's 'Unity In Diversity' Claiming Ignorance Or Lack Of Pivotal Role : Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Facebook Can't Disrupt India's 'Unity In Diversity' Claiming Ignorance Or Lack Of Pivotal Role : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Facebook cannot take a "simplistic approach" that it is merely a platform posting third party content with no role in generating, controlling or modulating information, observed the Supreme Court while rejecting its India head's plea to quash the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly asking him to appear before a panel probing Delhi riots.The Supreme Court observed that Facebook's role …

Tweets Against Justice Kausik Chanda: Lawyer Seeks AG's Consent To Initiate Contempt Against TMC MP Derek O'Brien
3 years, 6 months ago

Tweets Against Justice Kausik Chanda: Lawyer Seeks AG's Consent To Initiate Contempt Against TMC MP Derek O'Brien

Live Law  

A Kolkata based lawyer has written a letter to West Bengal Advocate General Kisohre Datta seeking his consent to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Rajya Sabha MP and All India Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien for his tweets against Justice Kausik Chanda of the Calcutta High Court.Pursuant to Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 the consent …

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