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HC summons Bharadwaj in defamation suit filed by Delhi deputy CM

HC summons Bharadwaj in defamation suit filed by Delhi deputy CM

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Aam Aadmi Party Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj in a defamation suit filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Delhi deputy chief minister Parvesh Verma over social media posts alleging that Verma used his influence to favour officials of a school in Delhi’s Janakpuri area where a three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted. The summons were issued by Joint Registrar (Judicial) Gagandeep Jindal on May 25 (HT) The summons were issued by Joint Registrar (Judicial) Gagandeep Jindal on May 25, who listed the case for hearing on September 7. “Let the plaint be registered as a suit. Re-notify the matter for completion of service and pleadings, marking of exhibits and admission/denial of documents on September 7, 2026,” the order read. In his suit argued by senior advocate Sacchin Puri, Verma alleged that Bharadwaj shared “false, malicious and highly defamatory” posts and videos from his X account on May 15 and 16, accusing him of misusing his ministerial position to appoint an alleged associate as a trustee …

Thin line between defamation, criticism: Delhi high court tells Raghav Chadha on plea against social media posts

Thin line between defamation, criticism: Delhi high court tells Raghav Chadha on plea against social media posts

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There is a thin line between political criticism and defamation, the Delhi High Court told MP Raghav Chadha as he sought taking down of “defamatory” content allegedly showing that he “sold himself for money” after his switch to the BJP from AAP. MP Raghav Chadha (in picture) switched from the AAP to BJP along six other MPs on April 24, 2026. (PTI) Chadha had filed a lawsuit in the high court against the publication of alleged malicious and fabricated social media posts that, he said, are gravely prejudicial to his reputation and personality rights, news agency PTI reported. Chadha was represented by senior advocate Rajiv Nayar who contended there were posts with profane content. Also read: X withholds CJP account in India, platform says done due to a ‘legal demand’ “The line between defamation and criticism is quite thin, right? It’s very easy to slip to the other side, which affects your right to live with dignity and you cannot infringe on this side at the same time. Your Article 19 (1) (a) right also …

Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron controversy: Police reject minor dating claims, seek YouTuber’s arrest

Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron controversy: Police reject minor dating claims, seek YouTuber’s arrest

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The long-running legal saga involving South Korea’s top actor Kim Soo Hyun, the late actress Kim Sae Ron, and the controversial YouTube channel Hoverlab (GaroSero Research Institute) has reached a definitive turning point. On May 20, 2026, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office formally requested an arrest warrant for Hoverlab chief Kim Se Eui. The move follows a sweeping police investigation that comprehensively debunked claims that the Queen of Tears actor had dated Kim Sae Ron while she was still a minor, proving the allegations were false. Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron controversy: Police reject minor dating claims, seek YouTuber’s arrest. The massive scandal has gripped the country for over a year, exploding in the wake of Kim Sae Ron’s tragic passing in February 2025. Following her Hoverlab alongside legal representatives tied to the actress’s family alleged that a romantic relationship had existed between the two since she was just 15 years old. While Kim Soo Hyun’s legal representatives consistently maintained that they only briefly dated between 2019 and 2020, well after she reached legal …

Swati Maliwal faces defamation suit for calling AAP MLAs ‘bhed, bakri’

Swati Maliwal faces defamation suit for calling AAP MLAs ‘bhed, bakri’

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2 min readLudhianaUpdated: May 14, 2026 10:14 AM IST The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Moga, Punjab, MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora on Wednesday filed a defamation suit against Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal for allegedly calling the state party MLAs “bhed bakri”. The RS member from Delhi, Maliwal, recently joined the BJP with six others. Dr Arora, who is also the party’s Punjab women wing president, told The Indian Express that she has filed the defamation suit against Maliwal in a local court of Moga and the hearing is scheduled for May 19. “Swati Maliwal ji called AAP MLAs ‘bhed bakri’ in her post on X which is highly demeaning and defamatory. We are not sheep and goats but highly qualified and elected members of the Punjab Assembly. I am a qualified doctor. I have worked as a doctor for seven years before joining politics. Likewise, many of our MLAs are doctors, lawyers, teachers etc. They don’t deserve to be called bhed bakri,” said Arora. The Moga MLA also said that unlike Maliwal, who …

Anil Ambani files defamation suit against NDTV in Delhi High Court over CBI-ED reports

Anil Ambani files defamation suit against NDTV in Delhi High Court over CBI-ED reports

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As per the petition filed through advocate Hasan Murtaza, Ambani has claimed that NDTV published around 72 pointed articles against him in recent months. Ambani’s counsel told the court that the Adani Group, which holds the majority stake in NDTV, has shown interest in his companies Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Bombay HC closes Aditya Dhar’s defamation case

Bombay HC closes Aditya Dhar’s defamation case

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The Bombay High Court recently disposed of the defamation suit filed by Aditya Dhar, director of Dhurandhar, against filmmaker Santosh Kumar, who had claimed that the script of the film’s sequel, released in March 2026, was ‘copied’ from his original work titled D Saheb.  Bombay High Court closes Aditya Dhar defamation case According to Live Law, a single-judge bench of Justice Arif Doctor, on April 30, disposed of the suit, after Kumar tendered an apology for his comments made during a press conference against Dhar. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

HC closes Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s defamation suit as filmmaker Santosh Kumar apologises for calling him thief

HC closes Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s defamation suit as filmmaker Santosh Kumar apologises for calling him thief

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Even as Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar emerged as a massive box-office success upon release, the filmmaker has been embroiled in a case over alleged script theft. In March, director Santosh Kumar had alleged that Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is a copy of his 2023 script D-Saheb. Aditya then moved the Bombay High Court, claiming that Santosh Kumar’s repeated media allegations are defamatory and damage his reputation. Ranveer Singh stars in the lead role in Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. On Tuesday, Live Law reported that the Bombay High Court disposed of a defamation suit filed by Aditya against Santosh after the latter tendered an apology for his statements. What did the court say? A single-judge bench of Justice Arif Doctor recorded in the order, “Mr Bhura, the counsel appearing on behalf of Santosh Kumar (who is present in Court) has tendered an apology for the statements made in the press meeting held on March 30, 2026. Dr Saraf, the Senior Counsel appearing on behalf of Aditya Dhar submits that, in light of the apology tendered, his client …

How Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni avoided ‘image-damaging revelations’ by settling legal battle over It Ends With Us

How Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni avoided ‘image-damaging revelations’ by settling legal battle over It Ends With Us

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After almost two years of lengthy legal battle and public acrimony, actor Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni agreed to settle their case. The legal battle pertained to the controversial production of their 2024 film It Ends With Us. Reports say the settlement will benefit both stars, who could have seen damaging information come to light if the case went to trial. Justin Baldoni, left, and Blake Lively in a scene from It Ends With Us. (Nicole Rivelli/Sony Pictures via AP) (AP) Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle legal battle On Monday, Blake and Baldoni settled their civil case and issued a joint statement in which they discussed ‘moving forward’. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind,” the two Hollywood stars said in a joint statement issued through their lawyers. “It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, …

Gauhati High Court denies relief to Pawan Khera in defamation case

Gauhati High Court denies relief to Pawan Khera in defamation case

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The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected an anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged in Assam over his alleged defamatory remarks against the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.  A single-judge Bench of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia had reserved the final order on Tuesday following extensive arguments from both sides. During the hearing, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Khera along with advocate Kamal Narayan Choudhury, argued that the case was politically motivated and amounted to vendetta. It was further contended that the allegations lacked substantive merit and were aimed at silencing a political opponent. Opposing the plea, Assam Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia, representing the state police, submitted that the case involved serious offences, including forgery and cheating. He argued that the investigation had revealed prima facie material indicating deliberate wrongdoing, warranting denial of anticipatory bail and custodial interrogation. Khera moved the Guwahati High Court after the Supreme Court had declined to grant Khera protection from arrest and refused to extend the duration of …

Defamation row: Muskaan Nancy James questions claims by Hansika Motwani

Defamation row: Muskaan Nancy James questions claims by Hansika Motwani

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Hansika Motwani’s ongoing legal battle with her estranged sister-in-law Muskaan Nancy James has taken another turn after the latter reacted to reports of a Rs 2 crore defamation lawsuit filed against her. The controversy stems from a series of serious allegations made earlier by Muskaan, who had accused Hansika and her brother of domestic violence and harassment. In response, Hansika approached a Mumbai sessions court, seeking Rs 2 crore in damages and a public apology, claiming the accusations were false and defamatory. Hansika Motwani takes the legal route According to reports, Hansika’s legal plea also requested that Muskaan be restrained from making further statements against her. The actress has maintained that the allegations have caused significant harm to her reputation and were circulated on social media without basis. The dispute is further complicated by a financial angle. Hansika alleged that Muskaan had borrowed Rs 27 lakh during her marriage to Hansika’s brother and failed to repay the amount. The defamation suit claims that the accusations may have been made to avoid returning the money. However, …