Defamation case: Don`t want unnecessary litigation, CM to HC

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 20:21

Sheila Dikshit told the Delhi HC that she does not want "unnecessary" litigation and is willing to be "magnanimous" if BJP leader Vijender Gupta comes "forward with the truth".

Manish Tewari favours decriminalisation of defamation

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 17:30

I&B Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday said he supported the demand for decriminalisation of defamation but compensatory damages should be appropriate and adequate.

Court frames charges against BJP leader for defaming Dikshit

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 16:29

A Delhi court on Tuesday framed criminal defamation charges against ex-Delhi BJP chief Vijender Gupta in a complaint filed by CM Sheila Dikshit.

Court warns ex-Army chief of action; plea to cancel bail filed

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 13:46

Former Army chief V K Singh is facing charges of criminal defamation.

Official to sue Goa legislator for defamation

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 13:47

The Goa government has allowed a state official to file a suit against a legislator for his "defamatory comments" in the assembly.

Defamation cases: Fine imposed on Medha Patkar

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 20:47

A Delhi court Wednesday reduced to Rs 9,000 from Rs 15,000 costs imposed on NBA activist Medha Patkar for her failure to appear in the 13-year-old cross-cases lodged against each other by her.

Defamation case: BJP`s Vijender Gupta moves HC

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 20:44

The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on a petition filed by BJP leader Vijender Gupta

Court dismisses criminal defamation case against Sushilkumar Shinde

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:44

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal defamation case filed against Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his `Hindu terror` remark.

Court issues NBW against Vijayakanth in defamation suit

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 21:43

A local court on Monday issued a non- bailable warrant against DMDK leader Vijayakant in a defamation suit filed against him on behalf of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Bangla court jails lecturer for FB threats to PM

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 20:02

A 28-year-old university lecturer in Bangladesh was sentenced to 7-year imprisonment for threatening to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and defaming her on Facebook.

Karuna exempted from appearing in court in defamation cases

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 19:06

A local court today exempted DMK chief M Karunanidhi from appearing before it in connection with defamation cases filed against him by the Tamil Nadu government.