Delhi HC Raises Key Question on BNSS Cognizance, Seeks Larger Bench Clarity
The host and owner of the InControversial podcast had filed a petition for quashing of proceedings under a criminal defamation complaint.
Section 223 BNSS
Here’s why Bengaluru Court rejected defamation complaint against CM Siddaramaiah over RSS and Bajrang Dal remarks
“As such alleged statement or remarks were an intrinsic part of a legislative debate on the governance and law & order. Thus, the same is squarely within the sphere of proceedings in the legislature.”
Bombay High Court quashes notice issued by Magistrate to HDFC Bank’s MD-CEO in defamation case
There is a purpose of recording the verification of the complaint, as it gives an opportunity to the Magistrate to ascertain whether to proceed further. When the accused is recognised with a right of audience, they have got every right to insist on the compliance of the procedure regarding verification.