ANI files defamation suit in Delhi HC against YouTuber Mohak Mangal; Kamra, Zubair also named
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New Delhi: Asian News International (ANI) has filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against YouTuber Mohak Mangal over allegations made in a recent video accusing the news agency of extortion and blackmail. The suit, filed through Advocate Akshit Mago, is listed for hearing on May 29.
Alongside Mangal, the suit also names comedian Kunal Kamra and AltNews co-founder Mohammed Zubair as defendants for sharing the controversial video on their social media handles.
The video in question, published by Mangal on May 25, alleges that ANI filed copyright strikes on his YouTube channel for using short news clips. Mangal claims he was subsequently contacted by a representative of ANI who demanded over ₹40 lakh to remove the strikes.
In its plea, ANI contends that Mangal’s video is defamatory and falsely accuses the agency of unethical conduct. The agency argues that Mangal himself admitted to using ANI's copyrighted material for profit, yet went on to publish “false and damaging” content targeting ANI’s reputation and services offered under its registered trademarks.
ANI further claims that the video was intended to mislead the public, harm its credibility, and discourage the use of its services. The suit also alleges that Kamra, Zubair, and others not only shared the video but published additional “baseless and malicious statements” aimed at tarnishing the image of ANI and its founders.
The news agency has sought the following relief from the High Court:
* A permanent and mandatory injunction against Mohak Mangal, requiring the removal of the video and restraining him from using ANI’s trademarks or publishing further defamatory content.
* Similar restraining orders against Kamra, Zubair, and other individuals who shared or commented on the video, prohibiting them from making or circulating defamatory statements regarding ANI.
The matter is expected to be taken up by the Delhi High Court on May 29.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
