Karnataka High Court quashes defamation case against BJP MLA Patil Yatnal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court quashes defamation case against BJP MLA Patil Yatnal

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed a defamation case against MLA Basanagouda R Patil Yatnal, filed by Minister Shivananda S Patil, owing to procedure not being followed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita. Therefore, notice shall be issued to the accused and after hearing the accused, take cognizance and regulate its procedure thereafter,” said Justice M Nagaprasanna while allowing the petition filed by Yatnal. Patil filed the case against Yatnal under Section 223 of BNSS, which is Section 200 in CrPC, for allegedly making a defamatory statement during a rally in the run-up to the Assembly polls. The magistrate issued the notice to Yatnal, but he moved the high court, contending that it is contrary to the procedure to be adopted in law.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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New Indian Express  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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New Indian Express  

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Live Law  

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9 months, 1 week ago

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Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the defamation proceedings against Asianet News Network Pvt. It was said the news was being telecasted in such a manner as if the complainant was one of the persons who was involved in the alleged cricket betting or spot-fixing scandal. The bench noted Section 499 IPC, and said “According to the complainant, …

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9 months, 1 week ago

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Live Law  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Live Law  

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10 months ago

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Live Law  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Law  

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Hindustan Times  

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