defamation suit

Moga AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora has initiated a defamation lawsuit against former AAP leader Swati Maliwal. Arora is suing Maliwal for allegedly labelling Punjab AAP MLAs as "sheep and goats" in a social media post. The MLA stated she felt deeply insulted by the remarks and seeks an unconditional apology, with the case scheduled for hearing on May 19.

Delhi High Court questioned MP Raghav Chadha on his sensitivity to social media criticism of political decisions, highlighting the thin line between defamation and free speech. The court reserved its verdict on interim relief for takedown of alleged offending posts, acknowledging both dignity and free speech rights.

Blake Lively faces a renewed legal challenge as crisis manager Jed Wallace appeals a dismissed defamation lawsuit. Wallace claims Lively's accusations of a smear campaign involved "meaningful Texas-targeted actions," including invoking a Texas court. He seeks to reinstate his suit, denying allegations of orchestrating online attacks and demanding substantial damages.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has approached the City Civil Court in Hyderabad seeking the removal of content circulating on satellite television channels, YouTube, and social media platforms that allegedly links him to a case involving his son Bandi Bhagirath.

Online abuse in India, from trolling to threats, can now lead to police action under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. While criticism is protected, criminal intimidation, stalking, and sharing private content are serious offences. Victims should preserve evidence and report to authorities, as anonymous accounts are often traceable.

Candace Owens has responded after Brian Harpole filed a defamation lawsuit over claims tied to Charlie Kirk’s death. Harpole argues the allegations are false and damaging, while Owens questions why he never contacted her before taking legal action. The dispute centers on conflicting timelines and serious accusations, setting up a legal battle that could test the limits of public commentary and accountability.

Music composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has landed in a legal controversy after social worker and Smriti Mandhana's friend Vidnyan Mane filed a case against him in Sangli, Maharashtra, alleging cheating and invoking the Atrocities Act. However, Muchhal's legal representative has dismissed the allegations, calling them a pressure tactic.

A viral JPMorgan harassment lawsuit involving Chirayu Rana, a banker of Nepalese origin, has taken a sharper turn after senior executive Lorna Hajdini countersued him for defamation, calling his “sex slave” allegations false and malicious, and claiming they destroyed her reputation and life

Singer Palash Muchhal faces cheating and caste abuse allegations. A childhood friend of Smriti Mandhana claims Muchhal took ₹25 lakh for a film project and made casteist remarks. Muchhal, who posted temple visit photos, denies the claims, stating he has filed a ₹10 crore defamation suit against the accuser for false accusations.

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's defamation suit against Santosh Kumar has concluded with an apology from Kumar. Kumar had accused Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' of script plagiarism. The Bombay High Court accepted Kumar's apology, disposing of the case. Kumar retains the right to pursue his script claims legally.

In a surprising twist, the Bombay High Court has set a date for 2046 for a defamation lawsuit involving a nearly 90-year-old matriarch and her daughter against a South Mumbai CHS committee, valued at a staggering Rs 20 crore.

Bombay High Court recalled its order to hear a decade-old Rs 20 crore defamation suit filed by a 90-year-old woman only after 2046. The court has now listed the matter for July 15, 2026, after the woman insisted on pursuing the case despite an unconditional apology offer from the defendants.

A nearly 90-year-old woman and her daughter have had their defamation suit against housing society committee members adjourned until 2046 by the Bombay High Court.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann again failed to appear in court for a criminal defamation case, prompting the judge to warn that his bail would be canceled if he doesn't appear on May 1. Mann, who last attended court in October 2022, faces charges filed in 2019 by ex-MLA Nazar Singh Manshahia over alleged accusations of bribery.