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Anil Ambani Seeks Delhi Court Injunction Against Economic Times for Defamatory Reports

The chairman of Reliance Group, Anil Ambani has initiated a huge legal tussle in a Delhi court against some of the leading media houses. He has sued the investigative news site Cobrapost and the large daily newspapers, The Economic Times, and The Times of India, on defamation claims. The plaintiff in the case also mentions Bennett Coleman and Company Limited (BCCL), the publisher of the two newspapers on the suit.

Law Notes

Suits for Injunction and Trust Property (Sections 26 & 27 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961)

Sections 26 and 27 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, control court fees for suits on injunctions and trust properties in Rajasthan, India. Section 26 controls fee suits on injunction, tying fees to the relief value sought or a fixed fee, making fees affordable and consistent. Section 27 deals with trust property suits, charging fees according to the market value of the property or the sum in dispute, ensuring fair access to justice. These sections simplify legal proceedings, striking a balance between cost and fairness in cases of restrictive orders and trust property disputes.