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  • HC notice to BBC on defamation suit claiming its documentary cast slur

    HC notice to BBC on defamation suit claiming its documentary cast slur

    NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on a defamation suit filed by an NGO claiming that its documentary cast a slur on the reputation of India, its judiciary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    Besides the BBC (UK), Justice Sachin Datta also issued notice to the BBC (India) seeking its response on the suit filed by Gujarat-based NGO Justice for Trial.

    The plea said BBC (India) is the local operation office and BBC (UK) has released the documentary — “India: The Modi Question” — which has two episodes.

    Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the NGO, said the suit for defamation against the BBC is in relation to the documentary which has “defamed” India and the whole system including the judiciary.

    He contended that the documentary also makes insinuation against the prime minister.

    It was argued on behalf of the plaintiff that the documentary makes defamatory imputation and cast slur on the reputation of the country.

    The high court said, “Issue notice to the respondents through all permissible modes” and listed it for further hearing on September 15.

  • Defamation case against Jacqueline Fernandez to be heard on May 22

    Defamation case against Jacqueline Fernandez to be heard on May 22

    New Delhi (IANS) | A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned till May 22 actress Nora Fatehi’s plea against Jacqueline Fernandez alleging that she made defamatory allegations against him with malicious intent and extorted Rs 200 crore. Ruined his career in an extortion case in which conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar is the main accused. The matter was listed before Metropolitan Magistrate (MM) Kapil Gupta of Patiala House Court.

    Nora recorded her statement as a witness in the money laundering case on January 13 in the presence of Metropolitan Magistrate Aakriti Mahendru.

    The court had on December 19, 2022 said that the counsel for the complainant had sought some time to file the list of witnesses.

    The Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police is also questioning Jacqueline in the case related to Chandrashekhar. Earlier, Nora had also appeared before the EOW.

    Nora has alleged that Jacqueline made false statements against her despite being an actress.

    Jacqueline has unnecessarily dragged me into the matter and maligned me as I am also in the same industry, the petition said. He is fully aware that the business and career of any artist is completely based on his image. It is clear that the above allegations are made to tarnish the image.

    Please inform that Sukesh Chandrasekhar is alleged to have spent around Rs 20 crore on different models and Bollywood celebs.

    –IANS