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- THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND W.P.No.6856 of 2018 and WMP.No.8498 of 2018 P.Vasantha Kumar … Petitioner Vs. 1. Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. the Secretary to Government, Law Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009. 2. The Chairman, Teachers Recruitment Board, Chennai. 3. The Director of Legal Studies,Purasawalkam High Road, Chennai
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- https://youtube.com/live/o-Vz11ZslMQ?feature=share The Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to order the liquidation of Jet Airways in view of the “peculiar and alarming” circumstance that the resolution plan has not been implemented for five years.
- THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND W.P.No.6856 of 2018 and WMP.No.8498 of 2018 P.Vasantha Kumar … Petitioner Vs. 1. Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. the Secretary to Government, Law Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009. 2. The Chairman, Teachers Recruitment Board, Chennai. 3. The Director of Legal Studies,Purasawalkam High Road, Chennai
- On the provisions of law, for claim of damages, for social media post: (a) It is sorry state of affairs that in the age of social media desecration of reputation of public figure has become child’s play. Anyone can open a social media account and thereafter post the messages on the account. Thousands of likes and dislikes are received, however, in the process, the reputation of the man, who is targeted, become sadly, mud… (b) The present trend and scenario as an exponential fashion, viz., viral. This is unfortunate human tendency in the present stage. The social platform, instead of aiding people with positive data for human evolution and better living standards, is now provides fertile soil for the growth and mushrooming of the above stated unfortunate human tendency. (c) Further more, in modern times, social media platforms, for all its unquestionable and undeniable benefits coupled with its indispensability, comes in combo, with this kind of sordid sequelae. (d) The damages that the plaintiff have suffered as a result of the tweets/chats of the defendant is apparent; but that is one of the unavoidable pitfalls of access to social media platforms and the way in which they work, by those who abuse their facility, as the defendant has, in the present case to do so. 23. In connection with the claim of damages, this Court keep in mind the following two factors: (a) When a man walks, his reputation walk ahead of him though, reputation is integral part of man and it enables him to walk with his head held high in pride. (b) The bell can’t be un-rung and hence compensation to be awarded. 24. To arrive at the quantum of damages, the following factual points are kept in mind: 1. The gravity of the allegation. 2. The size and influence of the circulation 3. The effect of the publication 4. The extent and nature of the claimant’s reputation 5. The behaviour of the defendant 6. The behaviour of the claimant 25. Hence, while viewing the evidence available on record and the uncontroverted averment made by the plaintiff, which remains undisputed and uncontroversial by the defendant, and taking note of the position held by the defendant as a public functionary and their reputation within the society, this Court considers that no amount of monetary award can truly compensate for damage to reputation, however, a compensation of Rs.1,10,00,000/-(as claimed) is only nominal amount. 26(a). A.No.795 of 2023 for interim injunction against the D1&D2 for making any statement or circulating video to press or any social network. Initially interim order was granted and subsequently made absolute on 10.10.2023.
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- Vijayan Subramanian appeared for studio green and informed the court that 18 crores paid to Reliance and requested to permit them to release the film Thangalan through OTT Platform. Reliance informed the court that they would issue NOC for the release of the film Thangalan in OTT platform. With regard to Kanguva, vijayan Subramanian informed the outstanding amount will be paid by tomorrow and requested the court to post the matter tomorrow by 2.15 pm. Case listed tomo by 2.15.