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Supreme Court issues notice to Ramesh Bidhuri and nephew

In the criminal defamation proceedings, the Supreme Court has issued a formal notice to BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephew, Rajpal, regarding the plea filed by TV Today Network Ltd.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court asked Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephew to respond to a legal plea.
Who:: The Supreme Court is the high court involved. TV Today Network Ltd is the company filing the plea. Ramesh Bidhuri is a BJP leader and Rajpal is his nephew.
When:: Reported on 11 Oct 2026.
Why:: The court issued this notice because TV Today Network Ltd filed a plea regarding criminal defamation proceedings against them.
What it means:: The two men must now provide a formal response to the court regarding the case.

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Supreme Court stays trial against TV Today Network in criminal defamation case

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the ongoing trial proceedings in the criminal defamation case initiated by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephew against TV Today Network Ltd. The dispute originates from a 2011 media report that allegedly linked Bidhuri to an accused in a gang rape and abduction case.

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What:: The Supreme Court has put a temporary hold on the ongoing criminal defamation trial.
Who:: Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephew are the people who started the case, and TV Today Network Ltd is the company being sued.
When:: Reported on 11 Oct 2026.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The case began because of a media report that allegedly linked Bidhuri to someone accused of a serious crime.
What it means:: The trial proceedings are paused while the matter remains before the Supreme Court.

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News9 Oct 2026

Supreme Court Stays Trial In Criminal Defamation Cases Filed By BJP Leader Ramesh Bhiduri, Nephew Against

The Supreme Court today stayed the trial in criminal defamation cases filed against TV Today Network Ltd., which owns Aaj Tak and the India...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court paused the legal proceedings in defamation cases against a media company.
Who:: Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephew are the people who filed the cases, and TV Today Network Ltd. is the media company facing the claims.
When:: Reported on 9 Oct 2026.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
What it means:: The trial is currently on hold, meaning no court hearings or legal steps will happen for now.

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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions filed by TV Today Network Ltd. and others under Section 482 of the CrPC, upholding the trial court's order that refused to discharge the network from the criminal defamation case filed by Ramesh Bidhuri.

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What:: A high court refused to stop a criminal defamation case against a television network.
Who:: Ramesh Bidhuri is the person who filed the case, and TV Today Network Ltd. is the media group facing these legal claims.
When:: Reported on 4 Nov 2025.
Where:: Delhi High Court and the trial court.
Why:: The court dismissed requests to drop the case, deciding that the legal proceedings against the network should continue.
What it means:: The network remains involved in the ongoing criminal case in the trial court.

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