Pakistan: International Federation for Journalists condemns Punjab govt over 'contentious' bill against free speech

May 28, 2024

The International Federation of Journalists on Tuesday condemned the passage of the contentious 'Punjab Defamation Act 2024' by the provincial administration of Pakistan's Punjab...

Pakistan: Journalists approach Lahore High Court against Punjab Defamation Act

Jul 04, 2024

The petitioners requested the court to declare the Punjab Defamation Act, 2024, "void ab initio" and of no legal effect.

Pak human rights body demands revocation of Punjab Defamation Act 2024

Jun 29, 2024

The HRCP called upon the administration to repeal the act pushed through a defamation law to curb fake news, however, civil society, and journalists...

Speaking on MeToo act of courage, not defamation: Priya Ramani tells court

Dec 14, 2020

New Delhi [India], December 14 : Journalist Priya Ramani on Monday submitted before a Delhi court that speaking up on #MeToo is not a...

Court takes cognizance of defamation complaint filed by Raghav Chaddha

Jan 21, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 21 : A Delhi court has taken cognizance of the defamation complaint filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raghav...

Chandigarh DSP files defamation plea against Sidhu for defamatory remarks against police

Feb 19, 2022

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 19 : Chandigarh deputy superintendent of police Dilsher Singh Chandel on Saturday filed criminal defamation plea against Punjab Congress president...