Defamation

The Delhi High Court has stayed a ₹40 lakh defamation verdict against Hindustan Times and a former journalist for an article from 2007. The interim relief allows an appeal against the substantial financial penalty. The case originated from a report on a businessman who claimed he was identifiable even though not named.

Learn how to navigate criminal defamation cases under India's BNS and BNSS, balancing free speech and reputation protection.