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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's defamation suit against Santosh Kumar has concluded with an apology from Kumar. Kumar had accused Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' of script plagiarism. The Bombay High Court accepted Kumar's apology, disposing of the case. Kumar retains the right to pursue his script claims legally.

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann's remarks allegedly linking the BJP to recent blast incidents in Punjab. Chugh accuses Mann of tarnishing the BJP's reputation. The notice warns of legal action if Mann fails to comply within seven days.

The legal tussle surrounding Dhurandhar: The Revenge has taken a new turn, with filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS informing the Bombay High Court that he will refrain from making any further defamatory statements against director Aditya Dhar. Appearing for Dhar, senior advocate Birendra Saraf pushed for a public apology from Kumar over his previous remarks. However, Kumar’s counsel opposed the plea, stating that his client believes he can substantiate his allegations and therefore would not be issuing an apology at this stage.

Lucknow police arrested Vaibhav Bajpai for allegedly shooting BJYM member Chetan Tiwari, citing a long-standing personal rivalry and public humiliation as motives. Tiwari was shot outside his home with his wife and newborn present. The accused claims Tiwari spread defamatory rumors. Tiwari's condition is critical, with both legs unresponsive. Police are searching for associates.

Singer Palash Muchhal faces cheating and caste abuse allegations. A childhood friend of Smriti Mandhana claims Muchhal took ₹25 lakh for a film project and made casteist remarks. Muchhal, who posted temple visit photos, denies the claims, stating he has filed a ₹10 crore defamation suit against the accuser for false accusations.

Candace Owens has responded after Brian Harpole filed a defamation lawsuit over claims tied to Charlie Kirk’s death. Harpole argues the allegations are false and damaging, while Owens questions why he never contacted her before taking legal action. The dispute centers on conflicting timelines and serious accusations, setting up a legal battle that could test the limits of public commentary and accountability.

Arjun Kapoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection for his personality rights against AI-generated misuse and pornographic content. His lawyer highlighted instances of unauthorized merchandise sales and the circulation of deepfakes. The court acknowledged the need for protection but noted that not all content involving public figures can be removed unless defamatory.

Independent MP Pappu Yadav faces escalating controversy over his remarks on women in politics. A JD(U) leader has filed an FIR application, citing the comments as defamatory and an attack on women's dignity. The Bihar State Women's Commission has issued a notice seeking an explanation. Yadav offered a conditional apology, stating his intent was to expose exploitation.

Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday referred to PM Modi as a “terrorist” and later issued a clarification, in remarks expected to trigger political controversy during the ongoing election season. Kharge made the statement in Chennai at a press conference on the final day of campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, scheduled for Thursday. He was criticising the opposition AIADMK over its alliance with PM Modi's BJP.

Trinamool has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for "inciteful and divisive" remarks made during an election rally. Sarma accused the Bengal government of diverting resources to "Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators" and vowed to remove them if BJP forms government in the state.

In a surprising turn of events, Tripura's Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma has taken legal action against fellow MLA Ranjit Debbarma of the Tipra Motha party. This defamation lawsuit springs from Ranjit's remarks during the ADC elections, where he allegedly accused Animesh of unethical wealth accumulation. Animesh responded firmly, emphasizing his humble landholdings and his family's longstanding financial prudence.

Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, mother of an AJP candidate, has filed a complaint with the NCW against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. She accuses him of making false and defamatory statements about her social media activity, including alleged beef consumption and sympathies for Pakistan, leading to online harassment. Chowdhury asserts the allegations are baseless and politically motivated.

Khera struck Himanta's nerve after he alleged, in a press conference, the Assam CM's wife held multiple foreign passports, prompting a sharp rebuttal and legal threat from the BJP leader. “We have documents showing that Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds three passports. The first is a UAE Golden Card, the second an Antigua and Barbuda passport, and the third an Egyptian passport. Two of these belong to Islamic countries, yet they continue to claim religious adherence publicly,” Khera alleged.

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has received interim relief from the Bombay High Court in a defamation case concerning script theft allegations. The court has restrained Santosh Kumar from repeating claims that Dhar copied his script for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Dhar had argued Kumar's statements were defamatory, and the court found a prima facie case for relief.

The Telangana High Court granted Congress leader Pawan Khera one week of transit anticipatory bail in a defamation case filed by Assam Police. The court's order allows Khera to approach the appropriate court in Assam to file a regular bail application, protecting him from arrest for seven days.

Pawan Khera remains untraceable as Assam Police search for him in Hyderabad regarding alleged defamatory remarks against Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Khera's Hyderabad residence is under heavy police watch, while he has moved the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail.

Amid ongoing divorce proceedings, Offset has made headlines by requesting paternity tests for the youngest of his and Cardi B's three kids, Blossom, who was born in 2024. While his bid for testing Blossom was rejected, he did receive a green light for another child. The couple is currently facing the challenges of co-parenting during this tumultuous time.

DMK leader A Raja has sent a legal notice to a YouTube channel, alleging a fabricated AI-generated audio clip was used to misrepresent his speech. He criticized AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami for using the unverified recording to make defamatory remarks against DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and CM MK Stalin.

Odisha is planning stringent legal action against abusive social media posts, with a new law proposed to curb online defamation and offensive content. The State Law Commission recommended the 'Prevention of Hate Speech and Hate Crime Act' to address the growing toxicity on digital platforms.

A Delhi court has dismissed a criminal defamation case against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The court found no prima facie case, calling the complaint 'floccinaucinihilipilification'. The complaint was filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of AAP leader Somnath Bharti. Sitharaman's remarks were made during a press conference concerning Bharti's candidature.