Salman Khan demands apology from ANI for alleged defamatory article
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has filed a legal notice demanding an apology from Asian News International (ANI) for an alleged defamatory article.. The article, published on September 4, 2024, includes comments from Amit Mishra, the lawyer representing Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal—two individuals accused in the firing incident outside Khan’s residence.
The article reportedly suggests that Gupta and Pal have been threatened by members of the underworld, specifically mentioning connections to gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company, and add that Khan has “known links” with a gangster and perhaps want to get Pal and Gupta killed, as reported by Live Law on Thursday.
Khan's legal team has contended that these allegations are “absolutely false,” "misguided," and "misconceived," asserting that the actor is a victim of the criminal act that was perpetrated upon him by certain individuals. The notice emphasised that the allegations were made with an intent to tarnish Khan’s image and reputation.
The notice highlighted that the allegations made in the published article constitute both a criminal offence under Section 356 (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and is also a civil act of tortuous wrong defamation, Live Law added.
Khan has requested an unconditional apology from ANI and Mishra within 48 hours and has called for the removal of the article from the agency’s website.
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Odisha man dressed as ‘Spiderman’ fined ₹15,000 for performing dangerous stunts on busy road
Rourkela: A man in Odisha’s Rourkela donning a ‘Spiderman’ costume, performed stunts on a busy road, was fined for ₹15,000 for multiple traffic violations, according to a report by India Today.
Traffic police caught the youth after he was seen over speeding and struggling to control his bike. He used a modified silencer that created a deafening noise. His vehicle was seized and he was fined for reckless driving, riding without a helmet and using an illegal exhaust.
Videos of the incident went viral on social media, with some found humor in the "Spider-Man stunt.” Others criticised it as irresponsible and dangerous.
Police later issued a statement noting that traffic laws apply to everyone, “Trying to play a hero on the road endangers not just you but others as well,” an officer said.
Locals supported the strict action, stressing that public roads are not meant for dangerous antics, even under the guise of entertainment.
