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Man Attempts Self-Immolation Outside Bombay High Court Following Legal Dispute
Dec 16, 2025 02:55 am CST
A man sustained 50% burn injuries after attempting suicide by self-immolation outside the Bombay High Court following a dispute with a lawyer who allegedly took Rs 80,000 but failed to file his case. Police and bystanders quickly intervened, and Azad Maidan Police are investigating the incident.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Arrest Warrant Against Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee in Defamation Case
Nov 18, 2025 01:12 am CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted relief to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee by staying an arrest warrant issued in a defamation case filed by former BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya. Justice Pramod Kumar Agarwal suspended the warrant and scheduled the next hearing for December 18, requesting responses from all involved parties within a week. The case originated from Banerjee's alleged remarks calling Vijayvargiya a "goon" during a 2020 public meeting in Kolkata.
FBI Director's Partner Files $5 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Podcaster Over Israeli Spy Claims
Nov 12, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Alexis Wilkins, partner of FBI Director Kash Patel, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against podcaster Elijah Schaffer for allegedly suggesting she was an Israeli spy. Schaffer denies the accusations, claiming his wordless retweet contained no direct allegations against Wilkins. This case adds to multiple legal actions Wilkins has initiated against others making similar claims.
Delhi High Court Judge Reviews 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' in Sameer Wankhede Defamation Case Against Netflix
Nov 10, 2025 08:57 pm CST
IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation suit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment claims the series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' portrays him negatively through a character that resembles him. The Delhi High Court judge viewed the controversial scenes as Wankhede seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, arguing the show is not satire but personal vendetta related to the 2021 Aryan Khan drug case.
Delhi High Court Questions Patanjali's Disparaging 'Dhokha' Claims Against Competitor Chyawanprash Brands
Nov 06, 2025 09:14 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has questioned Patanjali Ayurved's advertising strategy that labels competing chyawanprash brands as 'dhokha' (fraud), during a hearing on Dabur India's plea for an interim injunction. Justice Tejas Karia noted that while Patanjali can claim superiority, calling competitors fraudulent crosses legal boundaries. Dabur alleges Patanjali is making false claims about its ingredients and violating ayurvedic medicine labeling rules, while Patanjali defends its advertising as permissible hyperbole. The court has reserved its verdict in this high-profile dispute between two major ayurvedic product manufacturers.
Meta Denies Using Pornographic Content for AI Training: Legal Battle with Strike 3 Holdings Explained
Nov 03, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Meta is fighting a $350 million lawsuit from Strike 3 Holdings, firmly denying allegations of using pornographic content to train its AI models. The tech giant claims any adult content downloads through corporate IP addresses were made by employees for personal use, unrelated to its AI development. This legal battle emerges as Meta faces broader scrutiny over its AI content policies and training practices.
Red Chillies Entertainment Defends 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Against Sameer Wankhede's Defamation Suit: A Legal Battle Over Satire
Oct 30, 2025 10:37 pm CST
Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, has firmly rejected IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation claims against Netflix series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. The production house argues the content represents protected satirical expression that doesn't specifically portray Wankhede, while warning that granting an injunction would endanger artistic freedom. The Delhi High Court is currently reviewing Wankhede's request for permanent injunction and Rs 2 crore in damages.
Mandhira Kapur Smith's Emotional Birthday Tribute to Late Brother Sunjay Kapur Amid Rs 30,000 Crore Estate Battle
Oct 15, 2025 08:00 pm CST
Entrepreneur Mandhira Kapur Smith shared a heartfelt tribute to her late brother, businessman Sunjay Kapur, on what would have been his 54th birthday. The emotional Instagram post comes amid an ongoing legal battle over his Rs 30,000 crore estate, with his children from his marriage to Karisma Kapoor challenging the will that allegedly favors his third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur.
Sameer Wankhede Takes Legal Action Against Aryan Khan's Netflix Series: The Complete Story Behind 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Controversy
Sep 25, 2025 06:09 pm CST
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a lawsuit against Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies Entertainment over his alleged portrayal in 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood,' a Netflix series created by Aryan Khan. This legal battle stems from the high-profile 2021 cruise ship drug case that saw Aryan Khan spend 22 days in jail before being cleared of all charges. Wankhede's complaint seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, claiming the series deliberately damages his reputation through its characterization of an anti-drug officer.
"When Woman Marries, Her Gotra Also Changes": Top Court In Inheritance Case
Sep 24, 2025 11:05 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that when a woman marries under the Hindu Law, her "gotra" also changes.