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The Delhi High Court observed that the boundary between political criticism and defamation is “thin” while hearing MP Raghav Chadha’s plea seeking removal of alleged defamatory AI-generated social media posts following his political switch from AAP to BJP

A Sultanpur court rejected a plea seeking a voice sample of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader, posting the matter for May 11, with the complainant planning to challenge the order

The Delhi High Court sought a response from Himayani Puri on an activist’s plea challenging a gag order over social media posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The court will hear both sides together, as she alleges a malicious defamation campaign

The Supreme Court of India refused interim protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an Assam defamation case, directing him to seek anticipatory bail locally, after questioning alleged jurisdictional misuse involving Assam FIR

A Hathras court has deferred the hearing in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the 2020 gangrape case to May 2, as the presiding judge has been transferred and the matter could not be taken up

Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi have accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife of holding undisclosed foreign assets and multiple passports, demanding affidavits and an SIT probe.

The Delhi High Court ordered removal of defamatory social media posts linking Himayani Puri to Jeffrey Epstein within 24 hours. The court granted interim relief, citing reputational harm, and restrained further circulation of false allegations against her

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate’s court in Thane to provide a new surety in the defamation case filed against him by RSS activist Rajesh Kunte. The case stems from Gandhi’s 2014 election rally remarks alleging RSS involvement in Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP/MLA court in Sultanpur over a defamation case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra for alleged remarks against Amit Shah. Proceedings lasted 20 minutes; next hearing is March 9

London-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil was detained at Mumbai International Airport in connection with a defamation case filed by BJP functionary Nikhil Bhamre. The complaint alleges Patil posted objectionable content on Facebook that could incite hostility.

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has filed a defamation suit against FIDE in a Swiss court after criticism over his cheating allegations against players. FIDE had opened an ethics inquiry, citing harmful conduct, while Kramnik denied wrongdoing and defended his actions

The Nampally Court has issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against Minister Konda Surekha after she failed to appear in the criminal defamation case filed by former minister K T Rama Rao. The trial has been adjourned to February 5, 2026

Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has withdrawn the defamation case filed against Minister Konda Surekha, leading to its dismissal in the Special JFCM Court for Excise Cases. Court records show Nagarjuna submitted a petition under Section 280 of the BNSS to withdraw the complaint. The move followed Surekha’s public statement on X, where she clarified her remarks.

A Delhi court set aside an order asking journalists to remove articles critical of Adani Enterprises, ruling it unsustainable without hearing them. The court said such sweeping directions threatened free speech and directed a fresh hearing on AEL’s defamation plea

Popular Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni and his son Naga Chaitanya appeared before a Hyderabad court on Wednesday to record their statements in a criminal defamation case against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha. Despite the minister later withdrawing her statement on social media, Nagarjuna alleges her remarks harmed his family’s dignity and reputation.

Johnny Depp says he refuses to hold onto hate after years of legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard. Calling the journey painful but insightful, the actor said he has no ill will and chose truth over lies to reclaim his career.

The Karnataka High Court stayed defamation proceedings against D K Shivakumar and Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s "corruption rate card" ads targeting BJP during the 2023 elections. The BJP alleges the campaign damaged its image with claims of 40 per cent commission governance

KTR said that Mahaa TV has shown no interest in responsible journalism and is operating purely to defame BRS leaders, which now compels the party to take legal recourse.

The court had observed that she was deliberately flouting its sentencing order to submit probation bonds and Rs one lakh as fine in the defamation case filed in 2001.

The Bench’s observation came when it quashed a defamation case against Times of India’s editorial director and other journalists, who were accused of publishing alleged defamatory contents