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Delhi High Court quashes criminal defamation case arising from bitter family property dispute, “Mere averments made in pleadings to prosecute or defend oneself do not amount to defamation”

RawlawJanuary 21, 20266 min read
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Karnataka high court holds that “creating fake social media accounts to portray a woman as a call girl is prima facie defamatory and punishable” — Court refuses to quash charges under IPC defamation and IT Act offences, allowing prosecution to proceed

RawlawNovember 9, 20256 min read
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Karnataka high court holds that “publication of unverified allegations attacking a police officer’s integrity cannot qualify as public good” — Court overturns acquittal and convicts newspaper editor for defamation under Sections 500 and 501 IPC

RawlawNovember 9, 20257 min read
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