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Most consumer cases leave us amazed and here comes another one. In a bizarre case, a consumer forum in Tamil Nadu paid Rs 1 lakh to the customer for packing one biscuit less than advertised on a packe
After Quashing Of FIR, It Is Duty Of Press To Remove All Case Related Articles: Gujarat High Court
On Thursday, the Gujarat High Court made an observation stating that if an FIR is quashed, the press should consider deleting related news articles. The court expressed concern that the continuous cir
New Rules For Social Media Influencers, Might Have To Pay Up To Rs 50 Lakh Fine For Non-Compliance
By bringing the new rules, the Indian government has made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose all “material” interest such as gifts, hotel accommodation, equity, discount
Piercing Ears Of Girl Child Not Child Abuse: Delhi High Court
Recently, the Delhi High Court directed Mint newspaper to take down an article against YouTuber Gaurav Taneja and his wife Ritu Rathee. The article was penned and published by Shephali Bhatt on May 8
While hearing the protection plea, Supreme Court came down heavily on the renowned TV and film producer Ekta Kapoor for “polluting minds of the young generation” through Alt Balaji’s
Journalists Asked To Submit Character Certificate To Cover PM Modi’s Rally In Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur District Administration in Himachal Pradesh has issued a notice asking all the journalists, who wish to cover PM Modi’s visit and rally, to produce a character certificate. The notice h
Comedian Raju Srivastava Dies At 58
Renowned comedian Raju Srivastava passes away at the age of 58. His family has confirmed the same. He was admitted to the AIIMS, Delhi, on August 10 after experiencing chest pain and collapsing while
Chandigarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered the food delivery company Zomato to pay Rs 10,000 to a customer for deficiency in rendering service and unfair trade practices. Also
A trial that got eyes from all over the world proved Pirates Of The Caribbean’s star Johnny Depp innocent. After he won the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, his career graph is
Doctors, Social Media Influencers Have To Pay 10% TDS On Free Products From July 1
Social media influencers who have been enjoying free products from businesses for sales promotion will now have to pay the tax deducted at source (TDS) from July 1. The same applies to the doctors who
TV Actor Karanvir Bohra Booked For Defrauding Woman Of Rs 1.99 Crore
Mumbai police has booked famous television actor Karanvir Bohra and five others for allegedly duping a 40-year-old woman of Rs 1.99 crore. He was last seen in Kangana Ranaut’s controversial show
Bollywood stars have received huge backlash on social media in recent days and now the same reason has landed four Bollywood superstars in legal trouble. A case has been registered against Amitabh Bac
Nawazuddin Siddiqui And Family Gets Clean Chit In Child Abuse Case
A court in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar has given clean chit to Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and four of his family members in a child molestation case. The court has given clean chit to
Prabhakar Sail, Key Witness In Aryan Khan Drug Case, Dies
Prabhakar Sail who was the independent witness in Aryan Khan Drug Case died due to a heart attack on Friday. 36-year-old Prabhakar died in his rented apartment in the Mahul area. Advocate Tushar Khand
Will Smith Slaps Comedian Chris Rock On Oscars Stage For Joking About Wife’s Alopecia
Besides winning the first Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his portrayal of Richard Williams, Will Smith also made headlines for slapping the presenter and American stand-up comedian Chris R
4 Indian States That Declared “The Kashmir Files” Tax-Free
The Kashmir Files, based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits during the Kashmir Insurgency, has been widely praised and is recommended by many. The movie is said to be based on video interviews of the f
Kannada actor and human rights activist Chetan Kumar Ahimsa has been arrested over a tweet criticizing Karnataka High Court judge Justice Krishna Dixit who has been hearing the hijab controversy case.
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued directions to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare Ltd to discontinue Sensodyne products advertisement in India for flouting norms by runni
Bombay High Court Suspends All Legal Proceedings Over Lata Mangeshkar’s Demise
Bombay High Court has suspended all legal proceedings at all its benches to mourn the loss of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Subordinate courts in Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, South and Nor
Bandra Court has sent Bulli Bai app case accused Vishal Kumar Jha to police custody till January 10. He was presented before the court in the evening. Accused Vishal Kumar arrested in '#BulliBai&#
“News Mixed With Views Is A Dangerous Cocktail”: CJI NV Ramana at Red Ink Awards 2021
Delivering a keynote address at the Red Ink Awards 2021, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said that mixing personal views with the news can be a dangerous cocktail. Nothing can be more lethal to democ
After receiving fierce backlash, a South Korean dairy giant apologized for depicting women as cows in an advertisement. The video shows a group of women in a green field who later turn into cows. Sout
News Nation Anchor Deepak Chaurasia Accused Of Drunken Anchoring, Video Goes Viral
A video of News Nation anchor Deepak Chaurasia is doing rounds on the internet in which he is talking about paying homage to the late CDS General Bipin Rawat. He is accused of drunken anchoring. In th
Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed all the proceedings against HW News Network and two of its journalists — Samriddhi Sakunia and Swarna Jha who were booked in connection to the Tripura communal viol
Munawar Faruqui Dropped From Gurgaon Comedy Fest After Repeated Threats, BJP Files Complaint
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has been removed from yet another show after organizers received repeated calls for dropping his name from the comedy fest. BJP has also filed a complaint against him
In another shocking penalty under Kim Jong Un’s dictatorship, a schoolboy has been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment for watching a banned movie for just 5 minutes. The boy was arrested on N
The stand-up comedian who remains in headlines for allegedly hurting religious sentiments has hinted towards quitting his artistic career after his multiple shows were canceled. At least 12 shows were
A monologue video that was shared among the masses has invited flak to the one who comes up with it. Two complaints have been filed against actor and standup comedian Vir Das for his viral monologue &
National Executive Member of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Preeti Sharma Menon, has filed a complaint against actress Kangana Ranaut in connection to her interview with the news channel. The complaint is fil
After Dabur Fem Bleach ad lesbian Karwachauth ad, fashion brand Sabyasachi has courted controversy in connection to its latest Mangalsutra ad which allegedly contains “obscene content” an
“We’ll Burn The Place”: Comedian Munawar Faruqui’s 3 Shows Cancelled Due To Bajrang Dal Threats
Hindutva group Bajrang Dal members travelled all the way from Gujarat to Mumbai and threatened the organisers and venue owners of the two auditoriums where stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui’s shows
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Monday criticised the recent Dabur’s Fem bleach ad and has asked the state’s Director-General to probe the advertisement which showed same-s
Taking note of the continuous rejections of the bail pleas of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, many are considering a gross injustice and harassment. On Wednesday, a special N
“Not Maintainable”: Mumbai Court Denies Bail To Aryan Khan
A Mumbai Court on Friday refused to grant the bail to Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan who was detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection to the seizure of drugs
Bombay Court Temporarily Banned “Selmon Bhoi” Game Allegedly Based On Salman Khan’s Hit & Run Case
Granting interim relief to the Bollywood actor Salman Khan, the Bombay Civil Court has ordered temporary restraint on access to the “Selmon Bhoi” video game, allegedly based on the 2002 hi
Republic Bharat has fallen into legal trouble after it used the picture of an Indian Muslim leader to depict Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar as his photo was no
Manoj Bajpayee Filed Criminal Defamation Suit Against KRK Over Calling Him ‘Ganjedi’
India’s most celebrated actor, Manoj Bajpayee has filed a criminal defamation complaint in Indore court against Kamal R Khan over his derogatory tweets wherein he called the actor ganjedi (stoner) a
Self made Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has been accused of making false promises and also threatening her. The complainant has also sought Rs 10 crore compensation. Scriptwriter and lyricist writer P
American daily newspaper The New York Times is being criticised over a job ad that it has posted on its website and Linkedin. It is alleged that it has posted an entry-level job requirement wherein it
Murder Mystery of India’s Cassette King Gulshan Kumar: Bombay HC Upheld Abdul Rauf’s Conviction
Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld the 2002 conviction order of Abdul Rauf in connection to the murder of music baron and T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar. 16 bullets were pumped into him on August 12
Reporting Number of Covid-19 Deaths Not A Negative News: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking directions to restrict channels from spreading negativity by reporting the number of deaths due to Covid-19. The High Court be
Court Discussions Are Of Public Interest, Cannot Stop Media From Reporting: Supreme Court
While hearing a plea filed by Election Commission against Madras High Court’s “book for murder” remarks, Supreme Court noted that media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral obse
“Sensationalism is anathema to responsible and responsive journalism”: Calcutta High Court
While hearing a plea seeking strict enforcement of the Section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, Calcutta High Court emphasized that sensationalism is anathema to responsible an
Indian High Commission has issued a rejoinder to The Australian Paper in connection to its article highlighting the disaster caused in India by the second wave of coronavirus and handling of the situa
Krishna Kishore Singh, father of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has moved Delhi High Court against the movies and ventures that are depicting his personal life, name, images, caricature, li
Pakistani Journalists Boycott Minister’s Presser After Delay of 2 Hours, Video Surfaces
In a video that is getting viral over social media platforms, few Pakistani journalists can be seen boycotting the press conference of Water and Resources minister Faisal Vawda over his rude remarks i
Indian Classical Musicians Gundecha Brothers Accused of Sexual Assault, Rape: BBC
Over the course of three months of investigation, BBC has heard several allegations against three famous Indian classical musicians Gundecha brothers. The allegations emerged after a former student of
‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Actor Arrested for Chain-Snatching, Robbery
A struggling actor, Miraj Vallabhdas Kapri who had played various minor roles in few daily soaps was nabbed in Surat under the charges of chain snatching and robbery in Mumbai. He had once starred in
SC Quashes FIR Against Shillong Times Editor, Patricia Mukhim
The Supreme Court has on Thursday quashed the criminal proceedings against noted journalist Patricia Mukhim for her Facebook post condemning atrocities on non-tribals in Shillong. A bench of Justices
Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Summoned in Gangubai Kathiawadi Defamation Case
A Mumbai court has issued summons to the lead star of Gangubai Kathiawadi Alia Bhatt, its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and two writers in connection to the criminal defamation complaint filed by Ga
CCI Orders Antitrust Probe Against WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy
The Competition Commission of India has on Wednesday ordered a probe into the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, after making a prima facie observation that it was violative of the Competition Act 2000.
Bombay High Court has directed the Mumbai police to give an advance notice to the Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in connection to the TRP manipulation scam. The court has directed the polic
Stop Streaming ‘Bombay Begums’ – NCPCR To Netflix
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has on Thursday issued a notice to the subscription-based streaming service provider – Netflix, directing it to stop streaming the new
Media Houses Moved Delhi High Court against Centre’s New Digital Media Rules
The Foundation for Independent Journalism, a trust which owns the online news portal ‘The Wire’ has moved Delhi High Court challenging the new rules introduced by the Centre government to
Tandav: Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Aparna Purohit
The Allahabad High Court has on Thursday denied anticipatory bail to the content chief of Amazon Prime Video, Aparna Purohit, in the ongoing investigation against the web series ‘Tandav’. While re
Govt Announces New Social Media Guidelines To Curb Its Misuse
On Thursday, the Central Government has announced the all-new Information Technology Rules 2021, which include intermediary guidelines and a digital media ethics code. With this latest development, th
FIR Filed Against Barkha Dutt’s ‘Mojo Story’, 7 Other Twitter Handles for Fake News on Unnao Case
As per sources, an FIR has been lodged against eight Twitter handles for allegedly propagating “fake and misleading news” in connection with the death of two girls in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The Twi
Petrol Pump Owner Filed Complaint against Comedian Shyam Rangeela over His YouTube Video
After the video of YouTuber and comedian Shyam Rangeela mimicking Narendra Modi while talking about the petrol price hike went viral, a complaint has been registered against him by the petrol pump own
Allahabad High Court Stayed Arrest of Mirzapur Writers, Directors
Allahabad High Court stayed the arrest of the directors and writers of the Amazon Prime web series “Mirzapur”. A case was registered against them allegedly for hurting religious and region
Supreme Court has asked the Centre government to file an affidavit explaining what steps are being taken to regulate Over The Top (OTT) platforms including Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, etc.
Amid the ongoing tussle between the Centre and Twitter, Supreme Court has issued a notice to both of them over a PIL filed by a BJP leader Vinit Goenka seeking directions to the Centre government to f
Supreme Court Grants Ad-Interim Bail to Comedian Munawar Faruqui
The Supreme Court has on Friday granted ad-interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui, in relation to a case registered against him by the Madhya Pradesh Police, for allegedly insulting religious sentim
Mumbai Court Summons Kangana On Javed Akhtar’s Complaint
A Mumbai Magistrate court has issued notice to Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in a criminal defamation complaint filed by lyricist Javed Akhtar against Ranaut, for her statements made in an interview
The Delhi High Court has on Monday issued notice to Aaj Tak, the Press Council of India, and the Centre, seeking their response on a petition filed by the former MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa who alleged t
Republic TV Files Defamation Complaint Against Navika Kumar
ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd. (the company running Republic TV and R Bharat channels) has filed a criminal defamation case in a Delhi Court, against Times Now anchor Navika Kumar for allegedly making def
Kerala HC Issued Notice against Virat Kohli and Other Ambassadors for Promoting Online Rummy
Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued notice against the Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Aju Varghese for promoting online rummy. It is alleged that these brand am
SC Refuses to Grant Protection to the Makers of ‘Tandav’
The Supreme Court has today refused to grant protection from coercive action against the director and producers of the Amazon web series ‘Tandav’. The bench comprising of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R
If TV Channel Has Evidence, Inform the Investigator – Bombay HC rebukes Republic TV, Times Now
While considering the menace of ‘media trials’, the Bombay High Court has observed that ‘if a TV Channel or a Newsagency has any incriminating material/ evidence against any person in connection
Multiple FIRs Seeking Removal of Web Series “Tandav”, I&B Ministry Summoned Amazon Prime
In the series of complaints seeking removal of Saif Ali Khan starrer web series “Tandav” from Amazon Prime, BJP leader Kapil Mishra has also sent a legal notice to the OTT platform allegin
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim’s Plea to Quash FIR
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court sought a response from the Meghalaya government on an appeal by senior journalist and Padma Shri awardee Patricia Mukhim to quash hate crime proceedings against her for
Former HC Judge CS Karnan Withdraws Bail Plea before Madras High Court
Former High Court Judge CS Karnan has withdrawn his bail petition in connection to the cases registered against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks against women and the judiciary in a video w
CAIT Demands Ban on Whatsapp, Facebook over New Privacy Policy
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday wrote to the Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad demanding to restrain the messaging app Whatsapp from implementing its new
Justice Rakesh Kumar of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has made certain scathing observations against the Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and his government. The observations were made against the pro
Arnab Goswami Bribed BARC Officials to Manipulate Republic TV’s TRP: Mumbai Police
Mumbai police has submitted a remand note to a magistrate court in Mumbai seeking further custody of the former CEO Partho Dasgupta and alleged that journalist Arnab Goswami bribed lakhs of rupees to
United Kingdom’s Broadcast regulator Office of Communications, Ofcom has imposed a £20,000 fine on Arnab Goswami owned Republic Bharat for hate speech and use of offensive language to degrade t
Following an apology from the Congress leader Jairam Ramesh to Vivek Doval, a Delhi court has closed the criminal defamation case against the Congress leader. Defamation proceedings against the Carava
Ex-COO of BARC Romil Ramgarhia Booked in TRP Rigging Scam
Mumbai police on Thursday arrested the former Chief Operating Officer of the rating agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), Romil Ramgarhia in connection to the Television Rating Points (TR
NCB Summons Arjun Rampal in Bollywood Drug Nexus Case
Narcotics Control Bureau has summoned Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal in connection to the probe against Bollywood drug nexus. The actor has been asked to appear before NCB for questioning on December 16
Kangana vs Hrithik 2016 Imposter Case Transferred to Crime Branch to Probe the Emails
No one is unaware of the ugly war between two of the Bollywood superstars, Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan. Following a letter from Hrithik’s lawyer, the 2016 FIR imposter case against Kangana
Mumbai police on Sunday has arrested Republic TV Chief Executive Officer Vikas Khanchandani in connection to the alleged TRP manipulation scam case. SB Bhajipale, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistr
In a major setback for the managing editor and journalist of News18, Amish Devgan, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the criminal action initiated on him over his alleged defamatory stateme
TV Actress Filed Rape Complaint against Casting Director Ayush Tiwari
An Indian Television actress has accused a casting director identified as Ayush Tiwari of raping her. The actress has filed a complaint against the man under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code in Ve
On 26 November, the Punjab and Haryana High Court bench headed by Justice Alka Sarin remarked that the “Freedom of speech does not entitle a person to make derogatory remarks/posts against any commu
Madurai bench of Madras High Court issued an interim order against the sexual advertisements which includes ads of condoms and aphrodisiacs. HC bench stated that some condom ads look like porn films,
Karnataka HC Cites SC Order on Arnab While Granting Bail to a Channel MD
While citing to a recent Supreme Court order wherein it had granted bail to Arnab Goswami, the Karnataka High Court has taken a similar stance and granted anticipatory bail to Rakesh Shetty, the Manag
Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar has served a defamation notice to a YouTuber who named him and made false allegations in a video citing Sushant Singh Rajput death case. As per sources, the actor has file
Supreme Court Declines to Lift Stay on the Release of Amitabh Bachchan Starrer ‘Jhund’
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court refused to lift the stay imposed by the Civil Court as well as the Telangana High Court on the release of Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Jhund’. A three-judge bench led
Madras HC Ordered Removal of Tamil Movie Irandam Kutthu’s Teaser from All Social Media Platforms
Madurai bench of Madras High Court has issued the directions to remove the teaser of an upcoming Tamil movie ‘Irandam Kutthu’ from all the social media platforms following the allegations
Supreme Court pulled up the Maharashtra government and showed immense displeasure against the Bombay High Court decision to decline the interim bail plea of Republic TV founder Arnab Goswami. The apex
Bombay HC Declines Interim Bail Application of Arnab Goswami in 2018 Abetment to Suicide Case
Bombay High Court on Monday has declined to grant interim bail to the man who is always in the limelight for his aggressive style of journalism, Arnab Goswami. Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Goswami and
The Delhi High Court today issued a notice in a plea moved by Bollywood producers seeking to curb the defamatory remarks being made against the film industry by the reporters of Republic TV and Time
Bombay HC Quashes BARC’s Order On Imposing Fine On TV Today Network
The Bombay High Court quashed and set aside an order passed by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) imposing a fine of Rs 5 Lakh on TV Today Network Limited, which owns news channel India To
SC Asks Airtel And Vodafone Idea To Share TRAI Details Of Segmented Offers
On Friday, the Supreme Court has directed Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea to disclose information/details sought by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regarding segmented offers. The ben
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the disclosure of a suspect’s personal information to the media or display of their photographs in newspapers and social media is v
FIR Lodged Against Controversy Queen Poonam Pandey for Shooting Obscene Video in Goa’s Govt Property
The controversy queen and actress-model Poonam Pandey is again in trouble for her boldness. An FIR has been lodged against the actress for shooting an obscene video at a Chapoli Dam in Canacona, Goa.
Poet Lyricist Javed Akhtar Filed Defamation Case Against Kangana Ranaut
Famous poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has filed a defamation complaint against the most rebellious Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for making derogatory and baseless comments against him during an in
Kerala High Court heard the transfer petitions moved by the sexual assault victim and the prosecution in the case related to the abduction and sexual assault of a Malayalam actress. Actor Dileep is al
Bombay High Court Mulls Guidelines For Press Reporting On Investigation
On Thursday, the Bombay High Court sought the Union government to clarify whether ‘excessive’ reportage by the press on an ongoing investigation amounted to interference in the administration of j
Who created Aarogya Setu app? As per the Aarogya Setu Website, it was developed by the National Informatics Centre and the Information Technology ministry. But, when both of them denied having any kno
Following the Sudarshan TV show on the recent run Tanishq advertisement which has invited a lot of support as well as condemnation, a PIL has been moved before Delhi High Court to regulate the news ch
Another FIR has been registered against Republic TV anchors and their editorial team for allegedly committing offenses amounting to incitement to disaffection among members of the Mumbai Police Force.
Delhi High Court Restrains Republic TV From Using Tagline ‘News Hour’
On Friday, the Delhi High Court granted interim relief to the ‘Times Now’ channel by restraining ‘Republic TV’ from using the tagline ‘NEWS HOUR’ or any other mark
US Justice Department To File Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google
On Tuesday, the Justice Department sued Google for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising the government’s most significant attempt to protect competition, since its ground-breaking
Ex-Cop Files Case Against Republic TV and Arnab for Defaming Mumbai Police
A civil suit has been moved in a Mumbai court seeking to restrain Republic TV, R Bharat, and news anchor Arnab Goswami from discussing or referring to the FIR registered by the Mumbai police alleging
In spite of the fact that social media is a great tool for information, it has been misused by people at large. One such incident came to light wherein a photograph of a deceased lady is being circula
Sandip Singh sends legal notice to Arnab Goswami and Republic TV; seeks Rs 200 Crore compensation
Producer Sandeep Kumar Singh who is allegedly a close friend of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput has filed a defamation suit against Arnab Goswami and Republic TV, demanding Rs 200 crores for allegedly
SC issues notice to Centre in a plea seeking for mechanism to verify social media profiles
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice in a PIL filed by two law students seeking for age-based control of access to social media and for the development of a profile verification mechanism to e
Karnataka court directs police to book actor Kangana over her ‘anti-farmer’ tweet
A Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) at Tumkur, Karnataka on Friday directed a local police station to book Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut for her tweet on farmers protesting the recently passed F
Kerala Court rejects Anticipatory bail pleas of 3 women in a Youtuber assault case
On Friday, a Thiruvananthapuram court rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of Malayalam dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi and two other women activists who were accused of indicting a physical attack on an
PIL in Delhi HC says Arnab’s reporting in Rajput death case ‘distorted’, ‘misleading’
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking to direct the editor-in-chief of Republic TV Arnab Goswami as well as his media company, to immediately refrain from publish
“Freedom of Speech, Most Abused Right in Recent Times” – SC in Tablighi case
The Supreme Court on Thursday has pulled up the Centre for filing an affidavit stating that there ‘were no instances of bad reporting’ regarding the communalisation of the Tablighi Jamaat issue.
HC seeks govt’s response in a PIL against 30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the AAP government seeking their response in a petition challenging the 30-day public notice period to invite objections to the solemn
SC reserves order on quashing of FIR in Sedition case against journalist Vinod Dua
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a plea filed by senior journalist Vinod Dua who sought quashing of a sedition case registered against him in Shimla, at the instance of a local BJ
Goa’s ‘Disenchanted’ Lokayukta Leaves Office; Says Institution Should Be Abolished
Completely “disenchanted” with the state government that has not acted on even one of the 21 reports submitted to it against the public functionaries during four-and-a-half years as Lokayukta, Jus
On Monday, the Bombay High Court has deferred the hearing of a defamation suit filed by Bollywood actress Richa Chaddha against two persons including fellow actress Payal Ghosh, internet sensation Kam
While hearing a bunch of petitions against an agent, Bombay High Court observed that the press exists for a reason and it has a purpose which it serves. The agent was accused of committing financial i
Digital Media Spreading “Venomous Hatred”, Regulate It First; Centre to SC
Centre government on Monday has submitted its response regarding reforming the guidelines for electronic and print media which states that digital media is “completely uncontrolled” and is
In the series of #MeToo allegations erupting in the Bollywood industry in recent times, Payal Ghosh took to Twitter alleging director Anurag Kashyap of sexual harassment. National Women Commission sou
In reply to the plea filed against Sudarshan TV, Centre has submitted its reply on Wednesday stating that it must first regulate the digital media when it comes to laying down the standards as it has
Taking note of the plea filed by Actress Rakul Preet Singh, Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Information and Broadcast Ministry, Press Council of India, and Prasar Bharati. The actress has mo
On 9th September, the Bombay High Court while granting relief to Actress Kangana Ranaut has stayed the demolition of the alleged unauthorized structures of her office at Palli Hills in Mumbai, hours a
Delhi High Court on Thursday, pulled up Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami and directed to exercise some restraint while reporting on the deceased Sunanda Pushkar case. The court orders came wh
Bombay High Court on Thursday, has asked the media houses to exercise restraint while reporting the investigation in the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case and urged not to hamper th
SC Restrained to Impose Pre-Broadcast Ban on Telecast of Sudarshan TV Programme “Bindas Bol”
Supreme Court on Friday has refused to put a ban on the pre-broadcast of Sudarshan TV’s programme ‘Bindas Bol’. The latest promo of the programme claimed that the channel is going to
Delhi High Court on Friday has rejected the petition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Chokshi seeking pre-release screening of the upcoming Netflix docu-series ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’. He is t
In the most mysterious and controversial death case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, NCB has also registered a case against Rhea Chakraborty and others in connection to the retrieved Whatsapp
With every passing day, the investigation is digging new mysteries and is turning the case more complicated and indicating more towards the murder angle. In the latest development in the Sushant Singh
Netflix Apologized for its Upcoming Movie “Cuties” Inappropriate Poster Sexualizing Children
Following a huge outrage through an online petition, Netflix has apologized for the artwork promoting a movie named “Cuties” which is alleged to be sexualizing children. A Change.org petit
Actor Suraj Pancholi has filed a complaint in Versova Police Station alleging harassment by various media houses in unverified news reports showing his connection to the Disha Salian and Sushant Singh
Bombay High Court Allowed Senior Actors to Resume Their Work
All senior actors and technicians from film, TV, and digital industry have taken a sigh of relief with the August 7 orders issued by Bombay High Court. A division bench of Justice S J Kathawalla and J
Sushant Singh Rajput death case – Centre moves SC, seeks to become party to Rhea Chakraborty’s plea
On Friday, the Central government moved the Supreme Court seeking to become a party to the petition filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty who had challenged the FIR registered against her in Bihar in relati
ED Summoned Rhea Chakraborty and Family Under PMLA in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case
Enforcement Directorate has summoned Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty in a money laundering case stemmed out of the FIR filed by Sushant Singh Rajput’s father in Patna. She was expect
Calcutta High Court Granted Anticipatory Bail to Birbhum Journalist and Batted for Press Freedom
Calcutta High Court has granted bail to a press reporter from Birbhum District who was booked over three FIRs lodged against him for publishing an article on illegal mining amid lockdown. The court st
Developments in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case – Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police has finally broken the silence over Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide case and Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh spoke to the media on August 3 regarding various details and
I Had Temporarily Shifted to My Own Residence in Mumbai at June 8; Rhea Chakraborty to Supreme Court
Rhea Chakraborty on Wednesday, has filed a petition before Supreme Court seeking transfer of FIR filed against her by Sushant Singh Rajput’s father, from Patna to Mumbai, and alleged that he is
In the mysterious death case of Sushant Sing Rajput, the prominent Supreme Court lawyer, Sarthak Nayak has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Bombay which mentions seeking an independent investi
32-Year-Old Marathi Actor Ashutosh Bhakre Committed Suicide
Adding to another loss of 2020, 32-year-old Marathi actor Ashutosh Bhakre committed suicide on Wednesday afternoon in Nanded town in the Marathwada region. His parents found him dead in his Ashutosh&#
Following the FIR filed by Sushant Singh Rajput’s father on Tuesday in Patna, “Mere Dad ki Maruti” actress Rhea Chakraborty moves Supreme Court seeking directions to transfer the FIR
Cricket Commentator Gaurav Kapur and VJ Roshan Abbas Summoned over Fake Followers Racket Case
Mumbai police Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned former Cricket commentator cum actor Gaurav Kapur and Radio Jockey Roshan Abbas in context to the fake follower racket case. “Mumbai P
Almost after one month of the sad demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, his father has filed an FIR against late actor’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. The complaint has been filed in Ra
While hearing a petition filed by senior Bollywood actor Pramod Pandey, Bombay High Court questioned Maharashtra government over its May 30, 2020 issued guidelines restraining artists below 10 and abo
Another case has been registered against the famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala for glorifying gun culture and violence in his latest trending song “Sanju” in Mohali Police station by t
Madras High Court has directed the producers of “Bhanumati Ramakrishna” to rename their title and insert an ampersand between the two words. The bench has also asked the production house t
On Wednesday, advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha has filed a criminal case in a court in Muzaffarpur, Bihar in context to the Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide case. The case is registered against 8 renown
‘Paatal Lok’, a web series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, has been generating a lot of buzz online, with various complaints being registered against the makers for allegedly maligning few commun
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Responses From AI Chatbots Cannot Be Cited To Decide Issues
The case at hand[1] related to a trademark infringement suit which had been filed by the French shoe-making company Christian Louboutin, the company started its operations in the year 1991 in Paris, o
Non-Inclusion Of Same-Sex Marriage Under SMA, 1954: Supreme Court’s Reasoning
Introduction The Apex Court of our country in a very recent judgment in the case of Supriyo v. Union of India,[1] delved into the nuances of same-sex marriage. The judgment laid down the position of l
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Introduction India, with its rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, serves as a unique melting pot where people from various backgrounds coexist harmoniously. Amidst this diversity, the institution
Manual Scavenging: A Crime Against Humanity
Introduction Manual scavenging refers to a dehumanizing practice that has existed in India for centuries since ancient times. The process points towards manual cleaning of human excreta from dry latri
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Introduction: The highly debatable case surrounding NewsClick, a prominent English-language news portal in India, has captured national and international attention. Journalists and several politicians
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With the digitization of practically every form of media – the rights of celebrities in relation to their name, voice, signatures, and personality are potentially at risk of infringement, thus givin
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One of the biggest debates in the country in recent times is about the influence as well as the impact of information provided by the Media. The intrusion of Media is an ethical dilemma for developing
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The Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Vs Cricket Association of Bengal & Anr.
Supreme Court of India Year : 1995
ARNESH KUMAR VS STATE OF BIHAR & ANOTHER
Supreme Court of India Year : 2014
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