Defamation

Indian Teacher In Dubai Asked To Pay $2,722 As Fine In Defamation Case: Report

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 17, 2020

A Dubai court has ordered an Indian expat teacher to pay a 10,000 dirham ($2,722) fine after he was found guilty of a defamation charge.

Harvard Professor Sues New York Times For "Clickbait Defamation" Over Jeffrey Epstein Story

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 14, 2020

A prominent Harvard Law School professor sued The New York Times on Monday, claiming it engaged in "clickbait defamation" by falsely suggesting he once approved of accepting donations from the late accused sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Nusli Wadia Withdraws All Defamation Case, Including 3,000 Crore Suit, Against Ratan Tata, Others

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 13, 2020

Bombay Dyeing Chairman Nusli Wadia on Monday withdrew all defamation cases including the Rs 3000 crore suit for damages against Tata group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata and others.

"Who Gave AAP The Right?" BJP's Rs 500 Crore Defamation Notice Over Manoj Tiwari Video

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 13, 2020

The Delhi BJP on Sunday complained to the Election Commission and sent a defamation notice to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking Rs 500 crore in damages after it tweeted a video that showed Manoj Tiwari dancing to the tune of AAP's campaign song.

Maratha Group Asks Police To File Case Against Akshay Kumar Over Ad

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 11, 2020

A Maratha organisation has submitted a letter to the district and police authorities in Maharashtra's Nanded, seeking a case against Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for allegedly hurting the community's sentiments by featuring in an advertisement which they say defames Maratha warriors, an official said today.

Thai Journalist Sentenced Over Tweet Warns Of Threat To Media Freedom

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 9, 2020

Thai journalist Suchanee Cloitre sentenced to two years in prison for defaming the owner of a poultry farm via a tweet said Thursday the kingdom's criminal libel laws are eviscerating media freedom.

"BJP Using Goons To Defame JNU": Nawab Malik

India News | ANI | Thursday January 9, 2020

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) spokesperson and Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Thursday launched a scathing attack on BJP and alleged that the party is using goons to defame Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

#BoycottNirma Trends As Akshay Kumar Ad Is Slammed For Mocking Marathas

Offbeat | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Many on social media are calling for a boycott of Nirma washing powder, alleging that the company's latest ad featuring actor Akshay Kumar defames Maratha warriors.

"Settle Matter": Top Court To Ratan Tata, Nusli Wadia In Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 6, 2020

The Supreme Court today asked Bombay Dyeing chairman Nusli Wadia and Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, to resolve their differences in a defamation case.

Will Move Court To Get Clarification On Arrest Warrant: Shashi Tharoor

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 22, 2019

Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said he would move court to get clarification about the news of an arrest warrant issued against him in a defamation case filed by a lawyer for allegedly defaming Hindu women in his book "The Great Indian Novel" penned in 1989.

Randeep Surjewala Gets Bail In Bank Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 18, 2019

Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala was on Wednesday granted bail by a metropolitan court in Ahmedabad in Gujarat in a criminal defamation court filed by the Ahmedabad District Cooperative (ADC) Bank.

Manipur Woman's Bail Denied For Alleged Derogatory Comments On Chief Minister N Biren Singh

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 17, 2019

A court in Manipur's Imphal West district has denied bail to a 27-year-old woman who was arrested for allegedly making derogatory comments against Chief Minister N Biren Singh on the social media and remanded her to judicial custody till December 30.

Delhi High Court Reserves Decision On Arvind Kejriwal's Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 17, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on a plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking quashing of a defamation complaint against them by BJP leader Vijender Gupta.

Donald Trump On Track To Become Third US President To Be Impeached

World News | Reuters | Tuesday December 17, 2019

Republican Donald Trump is this week likely to become the third U.S. president to be impeached when the Democratic-led House of Representatives votes on charges stemming from his effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden.

Uddhav Thackeray Acquitted In Defamation Case Over Saamana Cartoon

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 11, 2019

A court in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district has acquitted Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in a defamation case over a cartoon about a protest march organized by members of the Maratha community in 2016.