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Court dismisses Mumbai cop’s defamation plaint against Arnab Goswami
New Delhi: A Mumbai sessions court has dismissed the defamation complaint filed by deputy commissioner of police of Mumbai Abhishek Trimukh against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, his wife Samyabrata Ray Goswami, and ARG Outlier Media.
The court ruled that complaint was not maintainable under provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). According to the relevant sections, the complaint had to be filed by the public prosecutor alone and no one else (including the person aggrieved by the offence), stated additional sessions judge Uday M.
The complaint was filed by DCP Abhishekh Trimukhe seeking that cognisance be taken under sections of defamation of the IPC against Goswami, his wife, and the company for publishing several defamatory statements through their TV channels. The statements were related to the Mumbai police investigation in the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020.
In his complaint, Trimukhe claimed that through the broadcast, Goswami had allegedly tried to create an impression that the Mumbai police including Trimukhe had made a deal with one of the suspects, Rhea Chakraborty, “to wrongfully safeguard her from the police investigation in the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.” He further stated that “his unblemished image has been tarnished by these baseless allegations.”
However, the bench observed that the person against whom the offence is committed is procedurally termed as a witness who is examined by the court. But since in the present case, the complainant and the person against whom the offence is committed are the same, it is not in conformity with the provisions of CrPC and dismissed the complaint.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
