Two programs aired by Suvarna News in May 2013 had hinted at the alleged involvement of some Kannada film actresses in the ‘betting’ and ‘spot-fixing’ scandal. A Bengaluru civil court has found media organisation Asianet and its subsidiary Suvarna News liable for defaming actor-turned-politician Divya Spandana for wrongfully linking her to the 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal. In May …
A Bengaluru Civil Court has found both Asianet and Suvarna News liable for defaming actor turned politician Divya Spandana by wrongfully linking her to 2013 IPL spot fixing scam and directed the TV channels to pay damages of Rs.50 lakhs. The Court also allowed the prayer of the former Member of Parliament for a permanent prohibitory injunction restraining these news …
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