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Defamation Suit: Delhi Court Directs Bloomberg To Take Down Article On Zee
A Delhi Court yesterday directed media platform “The Bloomberg” to take down an allegedly defamatory article on Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. Additional District Judge Harjyot Singh Bhalla of Saket Courts passed the order in a defamation suit filed by Zee Entertainment against Bloomberg Television Production Services India Private Limited, the company which manages the online...
Assam Passes Law To Curb Non-Scientific Healing Practices, Black Magic Acts
In a recent development, the Assam Assembly has passed the Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024.The Bill came to be passed by voice vote on February 26, 2024 within 5 days of its introduction in the 126-member State Assembly. It was tabled by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on February 21, on behalf of State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Statedly,...
NBDSA Penalises Aaj Tak For Sudhir Chaudhary Show Using 'Tukde Tukde Gang', 'Khalistani', 'Pakistani Supporters' Terms In Video On Obama
The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) on February 28, imposed a fine of ₹75,000 on Aaj Tak news channel following a complaint lodged by Utkarsh Mishra regarding the program 'Black and White' aired on June 26, 2023.The complaint was filed against the impugned broadcast for violating the principles of neutrality and objectivity while reporting and analyzing...
Waqf Board Case: Delhi Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan In Money Laundering Case
A Delhi Court on Friday denied anticipatory bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case connected to the alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment.Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Syal of Rouse Avenue Courts observed that there appeared to be no reasonable grounds for believing that Khan is not guilty of the alleged offences or that he is...
'Not Exhibited Any Alarming Symptoms': Mumbai Court Refuses Interim Bail To Jet Airways' Naresh Goyal But Permits 2 Months Hospitalization
A Special Court PMLA Court in Mumbai today refused to grant interim bail on medical grounds to Naresh Goyal, accused in a Rs. 538 Crores money laundering case. The court however, allowed him to be hospitalized for two months to avail cancer treatment.Special Judge MG Deshpande observed –“Currently, neither private doctors nor the Medical Board has asserted that this sickness...
'Every Inter-Faith Relationship Not Love Jihad' : NBDSA Penalises News18 India, Aaj Tak & Times Now Navbharat For Communal Programs
The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA), under the stewardship of retired Supreme Court judge, Justice AK Sikri, has taken action against several television news programs for their role in spreading hatred and communal disharmony.Following complaints lodged by activist ndrajeet Ghorpade, the NBDSA has fined Times Now Navbharat Rs 1,00,000, and News 18 India Rs...
1993 Serial Train Blasts Case | Rajasthan Court Acquits Alleged Mastermind Abdul Tunda, Convicts 2 Others
A Court in Rajasthan's Ajmer District today acquitted Prime Accused and alleged mastermind Abdul Karima Tunda in connection with the 1993 Serial Train Blasts Case. The Court, however, convicted two others (Irfan Irfan and Hameeduddin) and sentenced them to life imprisonment.The incident traces back to December 6, 1993, when a series of bomb blasts took place in Rajdhani express trains...
Rtd District Judge Varanasi Who Permitted 'Puja' In Gyanvapi's 'Vyas Tehkhana' Appointed As Lokpal Of A State Govt University
Retired District Judge, Varanasi AK Vishvesha, who permitted 'Pooja' inside Vyas Tehkhana within the Gyanvapi Mosque premises on his last working day (January 31), has been appointed as the Lokpal of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, an Institution established by the State Govt).The university, set up primarily to serve the differently-abled segment...
AgustaWestland Case: Delhi Court Dismisses Christian Michel's Plea Seeking Release From Custody
A Delhi Court recently dismissed a plea moved by Christian James Michel seeking his release from custody in connection with Agusta Westland case. Special CBI judge Sanjeev Aggarwal of Rouse Avenue Courts observed that it was not clear under what provision of CrPC the application for release was moved by Michel, as an accused could only be released on bail as per Chapter XXXIII of CrPC....
'Teela Masjid' Dispute | Lucknow Court Dismisses Revision Plea Against Order Rejecting Objection To Hindu Worshippers' Suit
A court of Additional District Judge in Lucknow on Wednesday REJECTED a revision plea filed by Mosque's Imam Mutawalli challenging an order of a Civil Judge (of September 2023) rejecting objections to a civil suit filed by Hindus seeking the right of worship within the Teele Wali Mosque premises.The suit in question was filed by 8 devotees & worshipers of 'Lord Sheshnagesht Teeleshwar...
Umar Khalid Moves Court Seeking Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
Former JNU scholar and activist Umar Khalid has moved a Delhi Court seeking regular bail in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts sought response of the prosecution on the bail plea and listed the matter for hearing on March 11. The fresh bail plea has...
'Unpacking The Shift From Penal To Nyaya': ILI Patna In Collaboration With Bihar Judicial Academy & BSLSA Hosts Talk On Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita
The Indian Law Institute (ILI), Patna, in collaboration with the Bihar Judicial Academy and Bihar State Legal Services Authority, organized a comprehensive talk shedding light on the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, titled "Unpacking the Shift from Penal to Nyaya." Under the guidance of the Patna High Court, the event aimed to delve into the transformative aspects of the new legal framework.The...