Defamation Cases

Noida TV Channel Journalists Granted Bail in Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Three journalists of a Noida-based TV news channel, who were arrested for allegedly airing defamatory content against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, were granted bail in the defamation case by a local court today, their lawyer said.

Delhi Court Grants Bail To AAP Leader Atishi, Others In Defamation Case

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 7, 2019

A Delhi court has granted bail to AAP leaders Atishi and others in a defamation case filed by the BJP against them for their remarks over deletion of voters' names from electoral rolls in the city.

Court Agrees To Hear BJP Leader's Defamation Case Against Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 6, 2019

A Delhi court on Thursday agreed to hear a defamation case filed by BJP leader Vijender Gupta against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia after the two leaders accused him of scripting the slapping of Mr Kejriwal during a road show on May 4.

Rahul Gandhi Asked To Appear Before Court On July 12 In Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 28, 2019

A court in Ahmedabad has asked Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to appear before it in connection with criminal defamation suits filed against him by the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank and its chairman Ajay Patel.

Adani Group To Withdraw Defamation Cases Against "The Wire"

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 22, 2019

The Adani Group is set to withdraw all defamation suits filed against news portal thewire.in and its editors in an Ahmedabad court for articles against its companies, highly placed sources said on Wednesday.

Defamation Case Filed After Manoj Tiwari Says Slapping Of Arvind Kejriwal Staged

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteer has filed a criminal defamation complaint against BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Manoj Tiwari and spokesperson Harish Khurana for allegedly defaming him as one who assaulted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a poll rally.

Election 2019 - Gautam Gambhir, Furious At Atishi Allegations, Demands "Unconditional Apology"

India News | Reported by Amitoj Singh, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday May 10, 2019

Election 2019: Gautam Gambhir, the BJP's East Delhi candidate, today sent a notice to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Atishi demanding an "unconditional apology" after the Aam Aadmi Party accused him of circulating an offensive pamphlet on his rival Atishi. Earlier on Thursday, he said he would file a defamation case against Delh...

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Gets Bail In Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in a defamation case filed by NSA Ajit Doval's son Vivek against him and ''The Caravan'' magazine for an article published in January.

"Don't Remember," Says MJ Akbar, Questioned In Case Against Priya Ramani

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Saturday May 4, 2019

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar, cross-examined in a Delhi court on Saturday in a defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani, said that he does not remember their meeting in 1993 and other details related to her sexual misconduct allegations made last year.

MJ Akbar Cross-Examined In Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday May 4, 2019

Amid heated courtroom drama that lasted for almost two hours, former Union Minister MJ Akbar today recorded his statement in a defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani over her allegations of sexual misconductduring the#MeToo movement.

Rahul Gandhi To Appear In Court For "Murder Accused" Remark On Amit Shah

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 2, 2019

A court in Ahmedabad has summoned Congress President Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by a BJP member, accusing him of making derogatory statements against party President Amit Shah at an election rally in Madhya Pradesh last month.

Arvind Kejriwal Exempted From Personal Appearance In Defamation Case

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 30, 2019

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted exemption from personal appearance to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for the day during hearing of a defamation case filed by the BJP over their comments on deletion of voters' names from the rolls in the national capital.

Non-Bailable Warrant Against Arvind Kejriwal, Others Cancelled In Defamation Case

India News | ANI | Monday April 29, 2019

A court on Monday cancelled the non-bailable warrant issued against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav for non-appearance in a defamation case.

Bihar Court Summons Rahul Gandhi On May 20 In Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2019

A court on Saturday directed Congress president Rahul Gandhi to appear in person next month in connection with a defamation suit filed against him by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

"First Criticises, Then Says Sorry": Gautam Gambhir Attacks Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday April 25, 2019

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, the BJP's new recruit, on Thursday took a sharp jibe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his apology to a host of political leaders to get rid of defamation cases filed against him.