Tag: Defamation
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LHC Orders 30-Day Timeline for Ali Zafar-Meesha Shafi Defamation Case Trial
Background: A High Court Directive to Expedite a High-Profile Defamation Dispute The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the trial court to resolve the defamation suit filed by singer-actor Ali Zafar against artist Meesha Shafi within a strict 30-day window. Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad announced the verdict on a petition filed by Shafi, setting a…
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Ali Zafar-Meesha Shafi Defamation: LHC Orders 30-Day Trial Court Decision
Overview: LHC sets a 30-day deadline for the defamation matter The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the trial court to decide the defamation suit filed by singer Ali Zafar against artist Meesha Shafi within a period of 30 days. Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad announced the order while hearing a petition related to the case,…
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LHC Sets 30-Day Timeline for Ali Zafar Meesha Shafi Defamation Suit
Overview The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the trial court to decide the defamation suit filed by singer Ali Zafar against artist Meesha Shafi within a 30-day period. Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad announced the verdict during proceedings connected to a petition filed by Shafi. The ruling underscores the court’s intent to expedite a case…
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Mandera Governor Khalif threatens to sue Gachagua over Ksh.2.4B Parklands apartments claims
Overview: A legal showdown takes center stage The political and legal saga surrounding the Ksh 2.4 billion Parklands apartments has taken a new turn as Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif publicly threatened to sue former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The escalation follows interviews and public comments in which the claims about the Parklands project were…
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Mandera Governor Khalif Threatens Legal Action Over Ksh 2.4B Parklands Apartments Claims
Overview of the dispute The political row between Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua intensified this week after Khalif publicly threatened to pursue legal action against Gachagua. The plan to sue stems from remarks made by Gachagua in a recent interview, during which he addressed allegations surrounding a Ksh 2.4…
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Mandera Governor Khalif Threatens to Sue Gachagua Over Ksh 2.4B Parklands Apartments Claims
Background: Allegations Surrounding the Parklands Apartments In a developing political dispute, Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has threatened legal action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following remarks made in a Thursday night interview. The remarks touched on a controversial project known as the Parklands apartments, a development valued at approximately 2.4 billion Kenyan shillings…
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When Family Feuds Go Public: Autofiction and Defamation in a European Literary Clash
Introduction: The personal becomes public in autofiction Across contemporary European literature, autofiction—where authors intertwine personal narratives with fiction—has become a powerful, sometimes controversial, instrument. While writers push the boundaries of truth to reveal intimate truths, they also risk legal trouble when real people and delicate family histories are portrayed in a way that readers recognize…
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Act of Family Vengeance: How a French Defamation Case Sheds Light on Autofiction’s Perils
Overview: When a Family Story Becomes a Legal Battle In contemporary European literature, the line between fiction and reality can be terrifyingly thin. A recent French defamation case has brought into sharp relief the perils authors face when writing autofiction that blends intimate family memories with real names, events, and grievances. The case has been…
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Act of Family Vengeance: Autofiction Defamation Case
Overview of the Case In contemporary European literature, autofiction—the artful blend of memory, personality, and narrative—has become a fertile ground for authors who transform intimate life into prose. But a recent French defamation case, described by critics as an “act of family vengeance,” underscores the perilous line between memory and liability. The dispute centers on…
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Ghanaian entertainment personalities sued in 2025: A look at the year of legal headlines
Overview: A year of legal scrutiny in Ghana’s entertainment scene The Ghanaian entertainment industry, famed for its vibrant music, film, and media personalities, faced an unusual wave of legal challenges in 2025. From defamation disputes to contract conflicts and alleged financial missteps, several high-profile figures found themselves navigating lawsuits that drew public attention and industry…