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Vandita Mishra writes: As Rahul Gandhi returns to the fray
August 07, 2023 11:21 am
His test will be to help shape the Opposition front's strategy to corner the government. And to keep from sagging the newly-minted Opposition unity. This dual role poses a challenge Rahul will need to step up to, perhaps by doing things a little differently
In declining stay on Rahul plea against conviction, HC flags seriousness of offence, moral turpitude
July 09, 2023 12:08 pm
The 125-page ruling of the Gujarat High Court on Friday applied this test and held that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case is both a “serious offence” and one that involves “moral turpitude”.
What might seal Rahul Gandhi's fate: The Manmohan govt ordinance he publicly tore into
March 24, 2023 6:37 pm
Rahul Gandhi's criticism of ordinance that would allow convicted legislators three months to appeal had eventually led to its repeal
Nitin Bhardwaj demands Opposition leaders be booked for criminal defamation
February 25, 2022 4:10 am
Bhardwaj, a close ally of Rupani, cited reports published by various vernacular dailies, which, Bhardwaj said, named him and Rupani as been involved in the alleged Rs 500 crore scam.
Mumbai: MLA threatened with morphed video, FIR registered
December 16, 2021 7:59 pm
Prakash Surve, a Shiv Sena MLA from Magathane, told the police that he receives several phone calls and WhatsApp messages from people asking for help.
Nawab Malik gets bail in criminal defamation case
November 30, 2021 8:22 am
On October 9, in a press conference, Malik had claimed that Rishab Sachdev, brother-in-law of Bharatiya, along with two others were present in a Mumbai cruise party and were let off by the NCB.
Who is Gauri Lankesh?
September 06, 2017 7:47 am
Gauri Lankesh was the editor of ' Gauri Lankesh Patrike' a weekly Kannada tabloid, besides owning some other publications. In her works, she had often voiced her opinions against the communal politics, caste system as well as against the establishment.
Supreme Court’s judgment on criminal defamation is the latest illustration of a syndrome
May 18, 2016 9:41 am
Our punitive impulses are an expression of deep institutional failure.
Speak no evil
May 14, 2016 12:02 am
Supreme Court has upheld criminal defamation, leaving important public misgivings unaddressed.
Centre in Supreme Court: ‘Striking down defamation will lead to anarchy’
July 24, 2015 3:50 am
Govt said that with the advent of the Internet where obnoxious content is in the cyber world forever, reputation has become more important today than it was when the Constitution was framed.
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