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Supreme Court of India · 2022-10-31

AROON PURIE vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

Citation / case number
SC 2021/12659
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
AROON PURIE
Respondent
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI
Author
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Bench
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed appeals challenging a Delhi High Court judgment regarding a news article published by INDIA TODAY that reported allegations of misconduct against Indian officials. The court examined the balance between freedom of speech and the right to reputation, ultimately ruling that the publication did not constitute defamation as it was based on public interest and factual reporting. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.

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