Index of Adjudications 19th AR (1997)

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1 Complaint of the Joint Convenor, Joint Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Dropped for non-prosecution 13 Action Committee of Journalists, Durgapur against the Government of West Bengal

2 Complaint of Shri Satu Roy, General Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Disapproval 13 Secretary, Karimganj Press Club, Assam against Security Personnel, Badarpur Constituency

3 Complaint of Shri DVM Maheshwari, Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Disapproval 13 Journalist against a local police officer for his wild gesticulations during the Gujarat Chief Minister's press meet at Dumara Village

4 Complaint of Shri Satubha Kanubha Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Upheld 13 Vaghela, Editor, Surendranagar Times against the Collector, Surendra Nagar District, Gujarat

5 Complaint of Shri Bhau Sahib Kadam, Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Upheld 13 Editor Dainik Sindhuudurg Samachar, Kolhapur against Dy. Superintendent of Police (City), Kolhapur

6 Complaint of Shri Chandrashekhar Dev., Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Upheld 13 Chief Editor, Yuva Prayas, Forbsganj, Bihar against local police authorities

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7 Complaint of Shri Satish Kumar, Mazdoor Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Upheld 13 Morcha, Faridabad against police authorities

8 Complaint of Shri Shabuddin Khan Saify, Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Dropped with observations 13 Qamar Express, Delhi against police authorities

9 Complaint of Shri P.C. Jain, Editor-in-Chief, Harassment of Newsmen 6/23/1997 Withdrawn 13 The Page, New Delhi against Haryana Police

10 Complaint of Shri Suraj Prakash Malik, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Editor, Suraj Kesari, Muzaffarnagar against District Manager, Telecommunication, Muzaffarnagar

11 Complaint of Shri Mukesh Babu Kashyap Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Journalist, Bareilly against police authorities

12 Complaint of Shri Amit Prakash Aggarwal, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Chief Editor, 'Hapur Uday' against Dy. Superintendent of Police, Hapur

13 Complaint of Shri Sunil Kumar Reporter, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Muzaffarnagar Ujala Daily, Gaon Sadpud, Thana Jansath, District Muzaffarnagar (UP) against Police authorities

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14 Complaint of Dr. Ram Sewak Bajpai, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Journalist, Unnao against the residents of Unnao (inconnivance with the local police)

15 Complaint of Shri Rajesh Bajpeyi, District Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Correspondent, Swatantra Chetna, Unnao against District Administration & District police authorities

16 Complaint of Shri Vinod Kumar Nayak Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Editor, Jhansi Apradh Samachar, Hindi weekly, Jhansi against Dr. Banwari Lal, Assistant Income Tax Commissioner, Jhansi

17 Complaint of Shri Pramod Kumar Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Srivastava, Special Correspondent, News Gleyer Times, Lucknow against Sub- Inspector and Constable of City Police Station, Lucknow

18 Complaint of Shri Milander Chauhan, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Journalist, Itawah, against police authorities, Itawah, U.P.

19 Complaint of Shri Deepak Roy, Journalist & Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Press Photographer, Malda against district police administration

20 Complaint of Shri Kishori Lal, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Correspondent, weekly Newspaper in Bihar regarding harassment of journalists in Bihar

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21 Complaint of Shri Rajpal Singh, Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 13 Saptahik Vichar Prahari Times, Meerut against police constables of Sardhana police station

22 Complaint of Ch. Amar Singh Johri, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Journalist, Panipat against S P Panipat

23 Complaint of Shri Rajender Kumar Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Pandeya, Publisher, Megadh Ki Awaz, Hindi weekly against Shri Raj Vallabh Yadav, Local MLA

24 Complaint of Shri Pramod Bhargava, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Correspondent Jansatta, Sivpuri against City Inspector, Kerala

25 Complaint of Shri Satyanarayan Sharma, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Directions 13 Consultant Editor, Daily Din Raat, Bhind, M P against police authorities

26 (a) Complaint of Shri Mahesh Choudhari, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Closed for non- 13 Chief Editor, Chamba Malav Express, prosecution Mehgaon (Bhind) against City Inspector, Closed for non-prosecution Mehgaon (Bhind) (b) Complaint of Shri Mahesh Choudhari, Chief Editor, Chamba Malav Express, Mehgaon (Bhind) against City Inspector, Mehgaon (Bhind).

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27 Complaint of Shri Govind Rai, Chief Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 13 Shilalekh, Hindi weekly, Gwalior against Police authorities, Gwalior, M.P

28 Complaint of Shri Subhash Singh Thakur, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Publisher/Editor, Patrakara Ankushika, Baitual against Police officials, Chicholi for harassment

29 Complaint of Shri Rajesh Dubey, Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Publisher, Owner, Dahakte Hui Samachar against police authorities.

30 Complaint of Shri Ramesh Kumar Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Upadhyay, Chief Editor, Bundelkhand Prahari, Karvi against Shri Ram Kishan Tripathi, LDC

31 Complaint of Smt. Sarla Shukla, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Farukhabad against police authorities

32 Complaint of Chief Editor, Kanchan Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Upheld (Strong Disapproval) 13 Express, New Delhi against SHO, Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi

33 Complaint of Shri Anil Kumar Sharma, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Editor/ Publisher, Swatantra Shahadra Mail, against Assistant Sub-Inspector for misbehaving and confiscating Identity Card

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34 Complaint of Shri Mukundan. C Menon, Harassment of Newsmen 9/22/1997 Proceddings dropped 13 Trivandrum against Kerala Police, Trivandrum (Kerala)

35 Complaint of the President, Bamga Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Sub-judice 13 Employees Union, Siliguri against police authorities

36 Complaint of Shri Bhartruhari, Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Settled 13 Prajatantra, Cuttack against State Government of Orissa

37 Complaint of Shri. Prem Chand Pandey, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Dismissed 13 Editor, Champaran Visphot, Betia against Shri Santosh Kumar Pritam, Treasury Officer, Betia, Champaran

38 Communication from Shri K.K Roy and Shri Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Praveen Kumar Ranchi regarding attack on journalists

39 Complaint of Shri Narayan Prasad Nayara, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Upheld 13 editor/publisher, Kishan Ganj Express, Kishan Ganj against Supply Inspector, Kishan Ganj

40 Complaint of Ms. Namita Tewari, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Upheld 13 Correspondent, The Hindustan Times and The Hindustan, Suresh Nagar, Hazaribagh, Bihar against the police authorities, Hazaribagh

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41 Complaint of Shri Kamal Giri (Udamsingh Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Disapproval 13 Nagar) against Superintendent of police

42 Complaint of Shri Santosh Tiwari, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Journalist, District Shahjahanpur against Superintendent of Police, Khuttar

43 Complaint of Shri Pramod Kumar Sharma, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Directions 13 District Correspondent, Dainik Suhag Times, Ferozabad (U.P) against District Collector, U.P

44 Complaint of Shri Arun Kumar Sharma, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Editor, Roshni Aur Parda weekly against Shri Manoj Singh, Suryavanshi

45 Complaint of Shri S M A. Kadri Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Pratikshan Times, Bahriach UP against District Magistrate, Bahraich, U.P

46 Complaint of Shri Radhey Shyam Yadav, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Upheld 13 Journalist, Itawa against Station House Officer, Usrapur. U.P

47 Complaint of Shri O P Pandey, Chief Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Disapproval 13 Ghar Ghar Ki Laaj against District Magistrate, Jalaun, U.P

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48 Complaint of Mr. Nawab Ali Khan, Editor Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Grievance redressed (Settlement) 13 Haath, Ka Pathar, weekly against Mr. Raja Ram Katiya, Conductor, working in Farukhabad Depot Transport Corporation

49 Complaint of Shri R.C. Likhariya Managing Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Matter Closed - Dismssed 13 Editor, Bharat Apradh Samachar, Jhansi against The Executive Engineer, Small Irrigation Division, Jhansi UP

50 Complaint of Shri Manmohan Singh Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Disapproval 13 Lakhera and Shri Pratap Singh Parwana, General Secretary & President, Doon Press, Club Dehradun against police authorities and BJP's workers

51 Complaint of Shri Umesh Chander Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Srivastava, District President, Gramin Patrakar Association against police authorities

52 Complaint of Shri Ramkishore Gupta, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Editor, Unnao, UP against police authorities

53 Complaint of Dr. Om Prakash "Prakash", Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Upheld 13 Editor, Elan-E-Tikait against police authorities of Barabanki

54 Complaint of Shri Lalji Bharmer, Officiating Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Upheld 13 Edtior, Rashtriya Chinha, Hindi daily, Gorakhpur against Abha Singh, Police Superintendent

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55 Complaint of Shri Dhirender Vidyarthi, Staff Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Disapproval 13 Correspondent, Hindustan, Sitapur against District Magistrate, Sitapur

56 Complaint of Shri Rajender Bhardwaj, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Upheld 13 Correspondent, Dainik Tribune against Superintendent of Police, Ambala Cantt.

57 Complaint of Shri Mohan Nagpal, Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Closed for lack of substance 13 The Pilot, Bhatinda against the Chief Secretary, Government of Punjab and Deputy Commisioner, Bhatinda

58 Complaint of Miss Afshan Sheikh, Press Harassment of Newsmen 11/20/1997 Upheld 13 Correspondent, Hind Samachar Group of Newspapers, Malerkotla against Police Authorities

59 Complaint of News Editor, Dainik Samad, Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Proceedings dropped - Grievance 13 Agartala against Government of Tripura redressed

60 Complaint of Shri P Dutta Bhaumik, News Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Sub-judice 13 Editor, Dainik Sambad, Agartala against anti social elements

61 Complaint of Shri Ved Prakash Malik, Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Strong disapproval of language 13 President, All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation, Jind (Haryana) against Shri Brij Mohan Singhla, MLA, Jind

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62 Complaint of Shri Amin Bhat, Managing Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Withdrawn 13 Editor /Tamel-E-Irshad Fort, Handwara against Indian Security Forces

63 Complaint of Shri Rakesh Jariwala, Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Proceedings dropped - complaint without 13 Commercial Editor, Indian Tender & Auction substance Mail, New Delhi against Department of Information and Publicity, Government of NCT of Delhi

64 Complaint of Shri Praveen Kumar, Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Disposed with directions 13 Justice & Law, Karnal against Shri Ramesh Sehgal, IPS, DGP, Haryana

65 Complaint of Shri M. Jameel Akhtar, District Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Disposed with directions 13 Correspondent, Medhepura against Police Authorities, Murliganj

66 Complaint of Shri Sushil Kumar Bagi, Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Upheld 13 Correspondent, Prabhat Khabar against Vice President, Adhisuchit Kshetra Samiti, Motipur

67 Complaint of Ms. Anasuya Nanda, Editor, Harassment of Newsmen 1/22/1998 Closed with directions 13 Sansar, Oriya Monthly, Cuttak against DAVP

68 Complaint of Shri K.C. Chaudhuri, Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Dismised on merits 13 Columnist, P O Kanjaban Township, Tripura against the Govt. of Tripura

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69 Communication from Pandit Sanjib Narayan Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Upheld 13 Das, Chairman, All Assam Jugar Sandhan Press Research Association, Guwahati (Assam) regarding non-return of his camera by Security Officer, Parliament House

70 Complaint of Shri Om Prakash Agarwal, Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Grievance redressed (Settlement) 13 Editor, Yuwa Samuh, Wardha against Govt. of Mahrashtra

71 Complaint of Shri M Shoaib Ahmed Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Disposed with directions 13 Kannauji, Executive Editor, Roshan-E- Vatan against Director, Deputy Director & District Information Officer, Mumbai, Nagpur, Wardha respectively

72 Complaint of Mohd. Shoaib Ahmed Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Directions 13 Kannauji, Chief Editor, Roshan-E-Vatan, Wardha regarding non-issuance of advertisements

73 Complaint of Shri N D Sarma, General Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Disposed with directions 13 Secretary, Patrakar Parishad, Panipat against General Manager and PRO National Feritilizer Ltd., Panipat

74 Complaint of Shri N D Sharma, Editor, Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Dropped -Grievance redressed 13 Diplomat International, Panipat against SDO, Telephones, Panipat and the GM, Telephones, Karnal

75 Complaint of the Editor, Good Haryana, Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Jind against I&PRD, Govenrment of Haryana

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76 Complaint of Shri Praveen Singhal, Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Upheld 13 Journalist, Panipat against Editor, Pradhan Azad Kesari, Panipat

77 Complaint of Shri Jainarayan Saxena, Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Settled 13 Publisher & Editor, Mazdoor Chetna, weekly, Kota against Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Rajasthan

78 Complaint of Shri C.S Kalra, Editor, Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Disposed with directions 13 University Today, New Delhi against Director, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Varanasi

79 Complaint of Shri Ashok Kumar Managing Facilities to the Press 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Director, Samachar Samvad, Delhi against Press Information Bureau and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

80 (a) Complaint of Dr. Sayeed Ahmed Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Representative, Janvarta forwarded by Shri Upheld Daya Ram Yadav against Department of Telecommuncation, UP Zone, Lucknow. (b) Complaint of Dr. Sayeed Ahmed Representative, Janvarta Varanasi against Telecommunication Deptt.

81 Complaint of Shri Kanti Swaroop Bandhu Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Editor/ Owner. Aligarh Mail against Deputy Director I&PRD, Govt. of UP

82 Complaint of Shri Mohan Swaroop Bhatia, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Journalist against Shri Chittoriya, SDO (Telegrams)

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83 Complaint of Shri Kazim Rizvi, Printer, & Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Publisher & Editor, Akhri Mughal, Hindi weekly against I&PRD, Govt. of UP.

84 Complaint of Shri A K Chaurasiya, Chief Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Directions 13 Editor, Nav Prabhat Times Bhopal against Secretary, Public Relations, Department, Govt. of M.P.

85 Complaint of Shri Khalil Mansoori, Chief Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Editor, Avantika Herald, Ujjain against Director, I&PRD, Govt. of MP, Bhopal

86 Complaint of Shri Virendra Kumar Mittal, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 13 Chief Editor, Indore Herald, Indore against Shri D K Khare, CTO, Indore

87 Complaint of Dr. Majid Hussain, Editor, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Daily Urdu Action, Bhopal against Mandal Rail Manager, Bhopal

88 (a) Complaint of Editor, Pipariya Prakash, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Hindi weekly, Pipariya against Chairman, Upheld Special Area Development Authority, Panchamarhi, MP. (b) Complaint of Editor, Pipariya Prakash, Hindi weekly, Pipariya against Chairman, Special Area Development Authority, Panchamarhi, M.P.

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89 Complaint of Shri Triyogi Narayan Sharma, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Assurance (Settlement) 13 Publisher & Chief Editor, Dainik Udgar, Bhind against Shri V L Khare, Collector, Bhind, M.P.

90 Complaint of Shri Uttam Chandra Sharma, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Accreditated Journalist, UNI, Muzaffarnagar against the District Magistrate

91 Complaint of Shri Ahmed Bharti, Editor, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Upheld 13 Sabir Times against Roorkee Municipal Council, U.P

92 Complaint of Shri D B Kaushik, Editor Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Ubhaynishat, Hindi weekly, against Govt. of U.P.

93 Complaint of Shri Ravinder Panchal, Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Warned 13 Correspondent, Dainik Lok Sarthi, Urai, Distt. Jalaun, against District Magistrate, Jalaun, U.P.

94 Complaint of Shri Pradeep Kumar Facilities to the Press 9/22/1997 Disposed with directions 13 President, Kashi Patrakar Sangh, Varanasi against District Magistrate, Varanasi, U.P.

95 Complaint of Shri Apurba Kumar Sen, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Withdrawn 13 Editor/Publisher, Murshidabader Gramin Sambad, Murshidabad against Department of Telecommunication, Behrampore, W.B.

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96 Complaint of Shri Purushottam Singh Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Redressed 13 Thakur, Publisher, Printer, Editor, The Jan Madhyam, Oriya Fort, Khariar, Distt. Nuapada against District Magistrate, Nuapada

97 Complaint of Shri Janki Prasad Dhasmag, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Dismissed 13 Ex-Secretary, Sharamjivi Patrakar Union against The President, Cantt. Board, Lansdowne (Garhwal)

98 Complaint of Shri Subodh Kumar Sharma, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Dismissed 13 part time correspondent, Dainik Hindustan Hathras, Aligarh against District Administration

99 Complaint of Shri Dinesh Kumar Bhardwaj, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Editor, Dainik Purab Pashim Juoti, Shamli against the LIC of India, Mumbai

100 Complaint of Dr. Vijay Aggarwal, Chief Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Disapproval 13 Editor, Kanooni Duniya, Lucknow against City Magistrate, Trans-Gomti, Press Department Collectorate, Lucknow

101 Complaint of Shri Dharmendra Kumar Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Grievance redressed (Settlement) 13 Chaturvedi, Mathura against Telecommunication Department

102 Complaint of Dr. Birendra Prabhakar Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Disposed with directions 13 Dabral, Bureau Chief Editor, Dainik Badri Vishal, Garhwal, UP against District Information Department, Garhwal, U.P.

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103 Complaint of Editor, Pilibhit Times, Hindi Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Grievance redressed (Settlement) 13 weekly against I&PRD, Govt. of U.P.

104 Complaint of Shri Krishna Kumar, Editor, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Grievance redressed (Settlement) 13 Aakhiri Andolan, Dibai (UP) against the Additional District Information Officer, Bulandshahar

105 Complaint of Dr. Dr. Sukesh Sharma, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Disposed with observations 13 District Convenor, All India Journalist Society, Saharanpur against the Director, I&PRD, Govt. of U.P.

106 Complaint of the Editor, Adarsh Ganga, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Dropped upon Directions 13 Pratap Garh, UP against Director, I&PRD, UP., Lucknow.

107 Regarding non-issuance of advts. on Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Assurance 13 Republic Day and Harassment to Small & Medium Newspapers by the Information Directorate, Lucknow

108 Complaint of Shri Kamlesh Kumar, Editor, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Assurnace 13 Dainik Yug Bandhu, Moradabad against the DIO, Moradabad

109 Complaint of Shri Md. Qamar, Editor, Meri Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Dismissed 13 Kalpana, Pilibhit against the Director Information and Dy. District Information Officer, U.P.

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110 Complaint of the Editor, Mashal-E-Azadi, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Dismissed 13 Aligarh against the Director, I&PRD, Govt. of UP regarding Harassment

111 Complaint of Jathedar Harpal Singh, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Directions 13 Chairman, Punjabi Patrakar Forum, Delhi against Shri Balbir Singh Beer, Member, Press Accreditation Committee, Delhi

112 Complaint of Shri Babu Ram Bansal, Facilities to the Press 11/20/1997 Disapproval 13 Journalist, Mansa (Punjab) against the Telecom District Manager, Bhatinda, Punjab

113 Complaint of Shri Hasnain Akhtar, Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Dismissed with advice 13 Freelancer, Journalist, Jammu against Secretary/Director, I&PRD, Government of Jammu and Kashmir

114 Complaint of Shri N K Aye, Editor Hill Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Disposed with directions 13 Express, Kohima against Govt. of Nagaland and underground militants

115 Complaint of Shri Debashis Mitra, Special Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Proceedings dropped -Grievance 13 Correspondent, The Statesman against redressed State Govt. of Meghalaya

116 Complaint of Shri B.M.Sharma, Member Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Advertisements Restored -Proceedings 13 PCI, Editor, Sandhya Jyoti Darpan, dropped Rajasthan against Chairman, RSEB, Jaipur

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117 Complaint of Shri Padumal Sahu, Bhopal Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Directions 13 against the Director, Information and Public Relations Deptt, Bhopal

118 Complaint of Shri Umesh Kumar Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Relief granted 13 Bari,Journalist, Rewa against Dainik Kirti Kranti

119 Complaint of Sri Avinash Acharya, Editor, Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Dismissed being devoid of merits 13 Avinash Jyoti against the Director, Information and Public Relations Deptt, Govt. of Rajasthan

120 Complaint of Shri Ghanshyam Verma, Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Grievance redressed -Proceedings 13 President, Rajasthan Small & Periodical dropped Newspapers Editors Council regarding double policy of the Railway Ministry for Accredited Journalists

121 Complaint of the Manager, Lokmat Dainik Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Directions 13 Bikaner against the Chief Engineer, Indira Gandhi Canal Project, Bikaner, (Rajasthan)

122 Complaint against the Director, Information Facilities to the Press 1/22/1998 Settled - Complaint dropped 13 and Public Relations Deptt, by K K Bhargava, Editor Nutan Khaniyan regarding non-payment of ad. Bills

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123 (a) Suo-motu action regarding reported Curtailment of Press Freedom 6/23/1997 Dropped upon 13 attack/ ransacking of Apla Mahanagar by assuance Shiv Sainiks led by Sena MLA Suresh Dropped Gambhir and local corporator, Prakash Aher upon assuance in Mumbai. (b) Suo- motu action regarding reported attack/ransacking of Apla Mahanagar by Shiv Sainiks led by Sena MLA Suresh Gambhir and local corporator, Prakash Aher in Mumbai

124 Complaint of Shri K Ranganathan of Curtailment of Press Freedom 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 13 Bangalore against the Govt. of Karnataka headed by former Chief Minister Shri Ram Krishna Hedge and others

125 Complaint of Shri R Rajagoplan, Chief of Curtailment of Press Freedom 11/20/1997 Sub-judice 13 Bureau, Vaartha, a Telegu daily, Hyderabad against supporters of Vikarabad MLA.

126 Complaint of the Editor, Nakkheran, Maduri Curtailment of Press Freedom 1/22/1998 Dropped with observations 13 against anti social elements.

127 Complaint of Shri Rajendra Prabhu Editor-Manager Relationship 1/22/1998 Upheld with disapproval 13 President, National Union of Journalists (India) against Management of Nav Bharat Times, New Delhi.

1 Complaint of Shri P. K. Chatterji, Div. Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Railway Manager, Eastern Railway, Asansol against The Telegraph, Calcutta

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2 Complaint of Shri M Chandran, Gangtok Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 against Sikkim Observer, Gangtok.

3 Complaint of Shri Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dropped -Complaint not actionable 14 M P (Rajya Sabha) against Dainik Deher Katha, Agartala (Tripura)

4 Complaint of the Secretary, State Election Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Commission, Assam against Asomiya Pratidin, Assamese daily

5 Complaint of Assam State Cooperative Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Agriculture & Rural Development Bank Ltd., against Asomiya Pratidin

6 Complaint of the Mangaing Editor, The Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 North East Times, Guwahati against Sentinel, Guwahati

7 Complaint of Shri Jyotidev Goswami, Chief Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Public Relations Officer, North East Frontier Railway against Dainik Asom

8 Complaint of Shri Atul C. Marak, Hon'ble Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 GAD Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya against the Meghalaya Guardian, Shillong

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9 Complaint of Shri Umesh Chandra Saxena, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Gandhidham against Sandesh, Rajkot

10 Complaint of Dr. V R. Gudka, President, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Nadiad Medical Association through Dr. K D Jeswani, MP (Lok Sabha) against Daily Sandesh, Ahmedabad

11 Complaint of Managing Director, Kadamba Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Settled 14 Transport Corporation Ltd., Panaji against Daily Pudhari, a Marathi daily.

12 Complaint of Shri M K Jos, Member & Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Settled 14 Spokesman, All Goa Citizens Committee for Social Justice & Action, Panjim, Goa against Navhind Times

13 Complaint of Shri CL Banthia, Company Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Secretary, Eureka Forbes Ltd., against Dainik Aaj, Kanpur

14 Complaint of Shri CK Raolji, MLA, Former Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Sub-judice 14 State Minister of Transport, Gujarat (Through advocate) against Gujarat Mitra, Surat

15 Complaint of the Chief Public Relations and Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Publicity Officer, LIC of India, Bombay against Sunday Mail, Bombay

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16 Complaint of Shri P Khanna, Director, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld - disapproved with directions 14 National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur against Down to Earth, New Delhi

17 Complaint of Shri Chainsukh Sancheti, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 MLA, Maharashtra against daily Deshonnati, Buldhana

18 Complaint of Shri Sivaji Hanmant Sugare of Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Solapur against Shri M D Shaikh, Editor, Bandhuprem, Solapur

19 Complaint of Shri N B Deshpande, Nagpur Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 against Tarun Bharat, Nagpur

20 Complaint of Shri Gulamus Suklain, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed 14 Proprietor, Taj Opticals, Bhandara against Bhandara Hit Pradesh weekly, Bhandara

21 Complaint of Dr. K N Pandey, Works Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed for non prosecution 14 Manager (Admn.) Ordnance Factory, Bhandara against Lokmat Samachar, Nagpur

22 Complaint of the Addl. General Manager Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Settled 14 PER, Ordnance Factory, Bhandara Maharashtra against Lokmat Times, Nagpur

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23 Complaint of Dr. K N Pandey, Works Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Manager (Admn.) Ordnance Factory, Bhandara against Bhandara Hit Pradesh, Marathi weekly, Bhandara

24 Complaint of Dr. K N Pandey, Works Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Settled 14 Manager (Admn.) Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence, Ordance Factory, Bhandara, Jawaharnagar (via Nagpur), Maharashtra against Lokmat, Marathi daily

25 Complaint of Shri B G Shirke of Pune Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 against The Daily, Mumbai

26 Complaint of Dr. Arti Shoney (Khatter), Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Pune against Sakal newspaper

27 Complaint of Shri Shakeel S Reshamwalla, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Mumbai against Samantar Pravah, Gujarati Daily, Mumbai

28 Complaint of Sri George Verghese, General Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Disposed of with directions 14 Manager, The Indian Express (Bombay) Ltd., Mumbai against Samna

29 Complaint of Additional Commissioner of Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld -disapproval 14 Police, CID, Mumbai against Free Press Journal, Mumbai

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30 Complaint of Shri GD Pol, Office of the Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Closed with directions 14 Commissioner and Special IGP, CID (Int.) Ms. Mumbai against Free Press Journal, Mumbai

31 Complaint of Ms. Shibani Bathija, Mumbai Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 against The Times of India, Mumbai

32 Complaint of Mrs. K L Rebello, Kandivli Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld - disapproval of conduct 14 East, Mumbai against Bombay Times, Mumbai

33 Complaint of M/s Associated Breweries & Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Withdrawn 14 Distilleries, Mumbai through M/s Mahimtura & Co., Advocates, Mumbai against Aple Nhave Shaher, Mumbai

34 Complaint of Shri M.S Kilpady, Mumbai Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Withdrawn 14 against the Mid Day

35 Complaint of Shri George Pinto, M/s Print Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Disposed of with directions 14 India, Mumbai through his advocate, Shri Prasanna Sarportdar against the Mid-Day

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36 (a) Complaint of Shri K.R Deshmukh, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Secretary, Maharashtra State Service (Reprimanded) Commission, Mumbai against Loksatta, Upheld Mumbai. (b) Complaint of Shri K.R (Reprimanded) Deshmukh, Secretary, Maharashtra State Upheld (Reprimanded) Service Commission, Mumbai against Lokmat Aurangabad. (c ) Complaint of Shri K.R Deshmukh, Secretary, Maharashtra State Service Commission, Mumbai against Sakal, Pune.

37 Complaint of Alpic Finance Ltd., Mumbai Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 against The Telegraph, Calcutta

38 Complaint of Shri Rajesh Dubey, Bhilai Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Withdrawn 14 Nagar against Dainik Bhaskar, Raipur

39 Complaint of Shri K Somanathan, General Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Manager, Godrej Soap Ltd., Gwalior against Mangal Manasvi, monthly

118 Complaint of Distt. Collector/District Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 14 Electrocal Officer, Mahoba against Dainik Amar Ujala, Agra

119 Complaint of Shri Rakesh Kumar Yadav, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Lucknow against India Today

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120 Complaint of Shri A. Bari and Shri Khalid Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Nadeem, New Delhi against Daily Awam and Nai Duniya (weekly)

121 Complaint of Shri Khaleefa Jasram, Joint Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Secretary, Wrestling Federation of India, New Delhi against Jansatta, New Delhi

122 Complaint of Shri T.R Gupta, Manager, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Hans Raj Model School, Punjabi Bagh against The Janata Milap, Ludhiana

123 Complaint of Shri G.G Saxena, Secretary to Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 the Ministry for Transport and Excise, Govt. of Delhi against Public Asia, daily

124 Complaint of Shri P Sudhakaran, Distt. Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Settled 14 Secretary, CPI (M), District Committee, Alappuzha, Kerala against Deepika Malayalam daily

125 Complaint of Shri M.A. Mandana of Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 Somwarpet, Distt. Kodagu, against Brahmagiri, Kodava weekly, Madikeri, Kodagu (Karnataka)

126 Complaint of Dr. Renuka Vishwanathan, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradition directed 14 Managing Director, Karnataka State Financial Corporation, Bangalore against Eewara, Kannada weekly, Bangalore

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127 Complaint of Ms. Amita Prasad, District Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Magistrate and the Deputy Commissioner, Chitradurga District against Rana Rudra

128 (a) Complaint of Shri H.R Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed for lack of 14 Channabasavaradhy, Secretary, VSSN substance Dismissed for lack Baraka Tumkur Distt. against Koratagere of substance Dismissed for lack Vartha (b) Complaint of Shri of substance H.R Channabasavaradhy, Secretary, VSSN Baraka Tumkur Distt. against Prajapragathi (c)Complaint of Shri H.R Channabasavaradhy, Secretary, VSSN Baraka Tumkur Distt. against Sanjivani.

129 Complaint of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Special Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Correspondent, Nonihal weekly, Burhanpur against Dainik Nav Bharat

130 (a) Complaint of Dr. V.M Mirashi, Sangli Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction 14 against daily Marathi Pudhari, directed Kolhapur (b) Complaint of Contradiction directed Dr. V.M Mirashi, Sangli against daily Marathi Pudhari, Kolhapur

131 Complaint of the Secretary, Indian Tea Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Withdrawn 14 Association, Calcutta against The Economic Times, Calcutta

132 Complaint of M/s Sanchayani Saving and Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Sub-judice 14 Investment (India) Ltd. against Shreeyogeshwar Manthan weekly, Burhanpur

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133 Complaint of Shri P Dayachari, IAS, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Managing Director, AP Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd. Hyderabad against Vaartha daily

134 Complaint of Shri J. Banerjee, Hyderabad Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Disposed of with observations 14 against Rashtriya Sahara

135 Complaint of Shri C.K Mishra, IAS, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Disposed on merits 14 Karimnagar, against Eenadu

136 Complaint of Dr. D.V Prabhu Kumar, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Managing Director, Shri Shakti Resorts and Hotels Ltd. Hyderabad against The Indian Express, New Delhi

137 Complaint of Shri SC Kakar, Managing Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Withdrawn 14 Director, Orissa Drugs and Chemicals Ltd. Bhubaneshwar against Prajathantra, Cuttack

138 Complaint of Ms. Archana Nayak, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Bhubaneshwar against Pragativadi

139 Complaint of Shri Nathmal Jalan, Patna Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 against Dainik Hindustan, Patna

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140 Complaint of the President, Zilla Samajwadi Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Party, Banda against Dainik Aaj, Kanpur

141 (a) Complaint of Dr. Idress Qureshi, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Secretary, Khusro Educational Society, Upheld Ganjdundwara, Etah against Dainik Jagran. (b) Complaint of Dr. Idress Qureshi, Secretary, Khusro Educational Society, Ganjdundwara, Etah against Aaj

142 Complaint of Dr. J.N. Pandey, Director Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Settled 14 General, Indian Council of Child and Women Relief, Lucknow against Jagran, Lucknow

143 Complaint of Shri Nawab Ali Khan, Chief Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Editor, Hindi daily, Haath Ka Pathar, Farukhabad against the Editor, Nishpaksh Media, Hindi weekly

144 Complaint of Pt. Diwakar Saraswati, Agra Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Proceedings dropped (pending before 14 against Dikshit Times, Agra Consumer Protection Forum)

145 Complaint of Shri Sanjay Verma, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Directions 14 Photographer, Pauri Garhwal against Shri Bharat Bhushan Bali, Press Photographer, Amar Ujala, Meerut

146 Complaint of Shri Jaswant Singh, President, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Directions 14 Netaji Subhash Modern Sports Club, Defence Colony, New Delhi against Rahtriya Sahara

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147 Complaint of the Personal Manager, Voltas Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Directions 14 Ltd. New Delhi against Discovery

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148 Complaint of Shri D.P. Yadav, MP against Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Directions 14 The Pioneer, New Delhi

149 Complaint of Shri Krishan Pal Singh, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Dismissed 14 National General Secretary, Akhil Bhartiya Dr. Ambedkar Int-Bhatta AVM General Labour Union, Nerala against Punjab Kesari and JVG Times

150 Complaint of Shri JS Attri, Advocate, New Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Proceedings dropped (not proved on 14 Delhi against The Tribune, Chandigarh merit)

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151 Complaint of Dr. Subodh Gupta, Mansa Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Directions (To re-publish ads) 14 against The Hindustan Times, New Delhi

152 (a) Complaint of Shri Arun Madan, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Directions 14 Advocate, Amritsar against the Indian Express/Jansatta, Directions Chandigarh. (b) Directions Complaint of Shri Arun Madan, Advocate, Amritsar against Chandigarh Tribune/Punjabi Tribune, Chandigarh. (c)Complaint of Shri Arun Madan, Advocate, Amritsar against Punjab Kesari, Jalandhar.

152 (d) Complaint of Shri Arun Madan, Principles and Publication 11/20/1997 Directions 14 Advocate, Amritsar against the Indian Express/Jansatta, New Directions Delhi (e) Directions Complaint of Shri Arun Madan, Advocate, Amritsar against Daily Ajit/Ajit Samachar, Jalandhar. (f) Complaint of Shri Arun Madan, Advocate, Amritsar against Daily Public Sahara, Jalandhar

153 Complaint of Shri Girdhari Lal Mahajan, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 District Public Relations Officer, Chamba against Chamba Diary

154 Complaint of Shri V.A. Pai Panandiker, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Contradiction directed 14 Director, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi against India Today, New Delhi

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155 Complaint of Shri Rajesh Jain, Editor, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Panipat News, Panipat against Shri Vinod Panchal, Correspondent, Jansatta, Chandigarh and Rashtriya Sahara, Noida

156 Complaint of Shri Jagat Pal, Head, Textiles Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Grievance redressed 14 Workers Association, Bhiwani against Shri Kesari Sharma, Correspondent, Dainik Jagran, Bhiwani

157 Complaint of Shri R.P Malhotra against Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Directions 14 Punjab Kesari, Jalandhar

158 (a) Complaint of M/s Phulchand Exports Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Warned 14 Ltd. Mumbai against Dainik Warned Hindustan (b) Complaint of M/s Phulchand Exports Ltd. Mumbai against Dainik Vyapar Kesari

159 Complaint of Shri Puran Mudgal, Sirsa Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Disposed with directions 14 (Haryana) against Navbharat Times, New Delhi

160 Complaint of Shri M.K Jos, Member and Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Dismissed 14 Spokesman, All Goa Citizens Committee for Social Justice and Action, Panjim, Goa against the Indian Express

161 Complaint of the Director, Information, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Govt. of Tripura against Dainik Sambad

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162 Complaint of Dr. Narendra Nath Dutta, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Withdrawn 14 Managing Director, Down Town Hospital Ltd. Guwahati against Ajit Batori

163 Complaint of Shri Joginder Singh, Manager, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Government of India Press, Faridabad against Daily Adhar Sutra, Faridabad

164 Complaint of Shri G. Vasudeva Rao, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Dropped with directions 14 General Manager (C) The Printer (Mysore) Ltd. Bangalore against The Times of India, Bangalore

165 Complaint of Shri Mukundan C. Menon, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Dismissed 14 Convenor, Keral Civil Liberties Committee, Trivandrum against Mathrubhumi, Kerala

166 Complaint of Dr. Leo Rebello, Mumbai Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Dismissed on merits 14 against Shri Vincent Godine, Editor, My Doctor, regarding non-payment of dues

167 (a) Complaint of Shri S.N Bhargava, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Director of Income Tax, Delhi against Upheld Punjab Kesari (b) Complaint of Shri S.N Bhargava, Director of Income Tax, Delhi against Dainik Hindustan

168 Complaint of Dr. Rakesh Tandon, AIIMS, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Dismissed on merits 14 New Delhi against The Hindustan Times Ltd.

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169 Complaint of Shri S.A. Alawani, Mumbai Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Settled 14 against The Times of India, Mumbai

170 Complaint of Shri C. Anthony Louis, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Strong disapproval 14 Mumbai against The Times of India, Mumbai

171 Complaint of the Editor, Dainik Jagran, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Jhansi against Dainik Bhaskar, Jhansi, U.P

172 Complaint of Shri Ramesh Chander Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Vashisht, Khanna against Hot Wires News, Khanna

40 Complaint of Shri S H Akhtar, President, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Closed with directions 14 Waqf, Hakim Syed Hifazat Ali against Rashtriya Sahara, Lucknow

41 Complaint of Shri Raghunath Patnaik, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Contradiction published 14 Minister for Law, Govt. of Orissa against The Samaj

42 Complaint of Mr. Justice D.S Mathur, Chief Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Disposed of with directions 14 Justice, UP (Retd.), Mumbai against The Economic Times, Mumbai

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43 Complaint of Deputy Commissioner, Kulu Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 against Himsatta, Chandigarh

44 Complaint of Mrs. Veena Dhingra, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Chandigarh against the Reporter, Nawan Zamana, Jalandhar

45 Complaint of Sr. Superintendent of Police, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed 14 Sangrur (Punjab) against Shri Gurmal Singh, Journalist, Jagbani, Punjabi daily

46 Complaint of Shri Ranbir Singh, Panipat Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 against Dainik Tribune and Hindustan, New Delhi

47 Complaint of Shri Rakesh Kumar, Singla Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Disposed of with directions 14 Enterprises, Lehra Gaga against Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chief Editor, Golden Punjab

48 Complaint of Shri Brij Mohan District Rewari Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Disposed of with directions 14 against Punjab Kesari, Delhi

49 Complaint of Shri Vijay Kumar Arora, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Advocate of Karnal against Punjab Kesari, Jalandhar

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50 Complaint of Dr. N K Sharma, Reader, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Maths Department, Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi against The Times of India

51 Complaint of Shri Banwari Lal, Member, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Municipal Councillor, Suratgarh against Seema Ki Lalkar, Suratgarh

52 (a) Complaint of Shri A.C. Padhi, Joint Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Disposed of with 14 Secretary UPSC, New Delhi against Dainik directions Disposed of Jagran, Delhi (b) Complaint of Shri with directions A.C. Padhi, Joint Secretary UPSC, New Delhi against Punjab Kesari, Delhi

53 Complaint of Major General Vombatkere, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dropped (Regrets published) 14 Additional Director General, Discipline & Vigilance, Adjutant General's Branch, Army Headquarer, DHQ PO, New Delhi against The Week

54 Complaint of Ms. Seema Mustafa of New Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dropped on merits 14 Delhi against Dainik Jagran issue dated 2.2.1996

55 Complaint of the Secretary & Financial Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Controller, Star Hotels Ltd;, New Delhi against The Haryana Tribune and the Lala Samachar

56 Complaint of Mrs. Adarsh Misra, Joint Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi against The Hindustan Times

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57 Complaint of Shri V K Saxena, Brig. Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Disposed with directions 14 DDGMIL Army Liason Cell, New Delhi against India Today

58 (a) Complaint of Shri K R Ganesh, New Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Delhi against The Hindustan Times, New Dismissed on merits Delhi. (b) Complaint of Shri K Dismissed on merits R Ganesh, New Delhi against The Times of India, New Delhi. (c) Complaint of Shri K R Ganesh, New Delhi against The Pioneer, New Delhi

59 Complaint of Shri Sukdeo Paswan, M P Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 (Lok Sabha) through his advocate Shri Prabhash Kumar Yadav) against Jansatta, New Delhi

60 Complaint of Shri P P Singh, Secretary, Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Sub-judice 14 National Open School, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource development, Govt. of India, against The Hindustan Times

61 Complaint of Dr. Amit Banerjee, Prof. of Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Dropped (Grievance redressed) 14 Cardiothoracic Surgery, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi against Editor, The Hindustan Times, New Delhi

62 Complaint of Shri Bhagwandas, Devi Ahila Principles and Publication 6/23/1997 Upheld (Admonished) 14 Vishwavidhyalaya, Indore against Dainik Bhaskar, Indore

63 Complaint of Shri Ramesh Chander Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Thagela, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations Department against Thanvi Muzaffarnagar Times

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64 Complaint of Dr. Joginder Singh, Guru Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Nanak Homeo Clinic, Puranpur, Pilibhit against Dainik Amar Ujala, Bareilly

65 Complaint of Shri RP Singh, Sr. Personnel Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Officer, Obra Thermal and Hydel Projects, UP State Electricity Board, Obrasonebhadra against Dainik Aaj, Varanasi edition

66 Complaint of Dr. (Smt.) Alka Sharma, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Medical Officer, Women's Hospital, Fatahpur against Dainik Aaj, Kanpur

67 Complaint of Shri Romit Chatterji, Vice Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Closed with directions 14 President, Corporate Affairs, Shaw Wallace and Co. Ltd. Calcutta against the Financial Express, Mumbai

68 Complaint of Shri Sahbzada Md. Wasi Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 14 Ahmed Shah, Secretary, Mysore Family Fateha Fund Committee, Calcutta against Bartman, Bengali newspaper, Calcutta

69 Complaint of the Secretary, Sub-Divisional Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Advocates Association, Samastipur aganst The Hindustan Dainik, Patna

70 Complaint of District Magistrate, Sharsa, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Bihar against The Hindustan Times, Patna

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71 Complaint of Assistant Information Director, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed 14 Govt. of UP, Baharaich (UP) against Shwet Avam Harit Kranti

72 Complaint of Smt. Munni Devi Saini, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 President, Nagar Palika Parishad, Dhanora, Moradabad against Amar Ujala

73 (a) Complaint of the then Superintendent of Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed with 14 Police, Rampur against Dainik Jagran observations (Moradabad) (b) Dismissed with observations Complaint of the then Suprintendent of Police, Rampur against Amar Ujala (Moradabad)

74 Complaint of Shri MP Jain, Consulting Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Engineer, Lucknow against Lucknow Edition of Aaj Daily

75 Complaint of Shri Safdar Raza Khan, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Former MLA against Dainik Janmorcha

76 Complaint of Shri Swami Nath Nigam, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Superintendent of Police, Urai Region, Gorakhpur against Rashtra Chinh

77 Complaint of Shri Raj Kumar, Ex- MP (Lok Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed 14 Sabha) against Purvanchal Sandesh, Mau (U.P)

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78 Complaint of Major General B.C Khanduri, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction published 14 New Delhi against Jai Uttarakhand Vir, New Delhi

79 Complaint of Shri Win Chadha against The Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed 14 Indian Express, New Delhi

80 Complaint of Shri Raj Mehta, MLA, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld (Disapproval) 14 Bayawar, Rajasthan against the Editor, Dainik Nirantar, District Ajmer, Rajasthan

81 Complaint of Shri Sudhir Kumar, District Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Amends made 14 Collector and Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad against Dainik Awaz, Dhanbad and Sandhya Times, Dhanbad

82 (a) Complaint of the Director, Bihar Institute Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on 14 of Technology, Sindhri and Convenor, JEE merits Examination 1995 against Dainik Awaz, Dismissed on merits Dhanbad (b) Complaint of the Director, Bihar Institute of Technology, Sindhri and Convenor, JEE Examination 1995 against The Times of India, Patna

83 Compalint of Shri Satya Pal Dang, Ex-MLA Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 against the Editor, Daily Ajit and Shri Har Kanwal Korpal, Correspondent of Daily Ajit posted at Amritsar

84 Complaint of Proprietor, Navodaya Bal Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Clarification directed 14 Vidyalaya, Suratgarh against Seema Ki Lalkar, Suratgarh

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85 (a) Complaint of Shri SP Khadgawat, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 ContradictionPublished 14 Additional Supdt. Of Police, CID (Crime Displeasure expressed Branch), Jaipur against The Times of India, New Delhi (b) Complaint of Shri SP Khadgawat, Additional Supdt. Of Police, CID (Crime Branch), Jaipur against Amber daily, Jaipur

86 Complaint of Smt. Nirmal Lathur, Distt. Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Education Officer, Distt. Rohtak against Punjab Kesari and Gohana Mudrika

87 Complaint of Shri Ibrahim Mohammed Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Umar, Bhiwandi against Bhiwandi Darpan, Sagar Daily and Bombay Eye

88 Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) Puja Mamtani, Durg Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 against Dainik Shram Bindu, Durg

89 Complaint of Prof. A.L. Sharma, Indore Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 against Daily Free Press Journal, Indore

90 Complaint of Shri S.C Chaturvedi, Vice Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 President, (Corporate Affairs), Som Distilleries Ltd. Bhopal against Chief Editor, Van Samudai Daily, Bhopal

91 Complaint of J.C Kabirpanthi, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Clarification directed 14 Administrative Officer, Medical College Hospital, Jabalpur (through Ministry of I&B) against Madhya Pradesh Hindi Express, Jabalpur

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92 Complaint of Shri D.K Shrivastava, Dy. Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 General Manager/Admn. Ordnance Factory, Katni against Hindi weekly, Fresh News.

93 Complaint of Shri Thiru R. Balakrishnan, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 IAS, Secretary to Govt. of Tamil Nadu (Public Law and Order), Department, Madras against Dina Bhoomi

94 Complaint of Sardar Harmahender Singh Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Bagga, Hyderabad against Eenadu, Hyderabad

95 Complaint of Shri P Radhavan, Freedom Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Settled 14 Fighter and Social Worker, Secunderabad (through Ministry of I&B) against Deccan Chronicle

96 (a) Complaint of Shri S.R Sukumara, IPS, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Inspector General of Prisons & Director of (Reprimanded) Collectional Services, AP Hyderabad Upheld (Reprimanded) against Eenadu, Telegu daily (b) Complaint of Shri S.R Sukumara, IPS, Inspector General of Prisons & Director of Collectional Services, AP Hyderabad against Andhra Jyoti, Telegu daily

97 Complaint of Shri Nasir Zaidi, Pacific Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Clarification directed 14 Travels, New Delhi against Wazifa.

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98 (d) Complaint of Shri D.N Tyagi, Delhi Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 against Dainik Contradiction Pratap (e) directed Complaint of Shri D.N Tyagi, Delhi against Contradiction directed Dainik Jagran (f)Complaint of Shri D.N Tyagi, Delhi against Rashtriya Sahara

99 Complaint of Dr. Shri Ram Gupta, Delhi Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 against Nav Bharat Times, New Delhi

100 Complaint of Shri Ranbir Singh, General Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Manager (E), Office of the Commissioner of Excise, Govt. of NCT of Delhi against Nav Bharat Times, New Delhi

101 (a) Complaint of Dr. N.K.Grover, National Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 President, Indian Medical Association (Censured) against The Times of Upheld (Censured) India (b) Complaint of Vijay Kumar Arora, Chairman, Deptt. of Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi against The Times of India, New Delhi

102 Complaint of Dr. ML Sachdeva, Chief Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Medical Officer, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi against Rashtriya Sahara

103 Complaint of Addl. Tehsildar, Tehsil Sadar, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Distt. Gorakhpur against Dainik Jagran, Kanpur

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104 Complaint of Shri P.K. Raghav, Principal, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Settled 14 Northern Railway Zonal Training Centre, Chandausi (Moradabad) against Dainik Jagran, Moradabad edition

105 Complaint of Shri Raghu Thakur, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Withdrawn 14 Samajwadi Party, New Delhi against Dainik Jagran, New Delhi

106 Complaint of Dr. Nirmal Kumar, Reader, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Deptt. of Military Studies, Bareily against Dainik Jagran, Bareilly

107 Complaint of Lt. Gen. K.P. Candeth, PVSM Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 (Retd.) President War Windows Association, Shaheed Bhavan, New Delhi against Dainik Jagran

108 Complaint of Shri Dudhnath Diwedi, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 correspondent, District Bahariach (UP) against Sputnik, Hindi weekly

109 Complaint of Shri Badrul Islam, Ex- Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Principal, AMU High School, Aligarh against Qaumi Awaz, Urdu daily, Lucknow

110 Complaint of Shri Prem Prakash Khurana of Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 14 Chandausi against Chandausi Ki Udaan, U.P

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111 Complaint of Shri K.K Kulshrestha, Project Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dropped for lack of substance 14 Officer, Sarurpur (Meerut) against Sardhana Doon, Harra (Meerut)

112 Complaint of Shri Venthan Bosco, Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Canadian High Commission, New Delhi against The Hindustan Times, New Delhi

113 Complaint of Shri Vinay Vasishtha, Joint Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Dismissed 14 Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, New Delhi against Evening News, The Hindustan Times, New Delhi

114 Complaint of Ms. Ashalata, Secretary, Akhil Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Bhartiya Jawadi Mahila Samiti, New Delhi against The Hindustan Times

115 Complaint of Shri P Chowdhuri, Sub- Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Divisional Magistrate, Ambala against Chandigarh Newsline, Chandigarh

116 Suo-motu action regarding violation of the Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 norms on identification of victim of assault by The Pioneer

117 Complaint of Shri Ved Prakash, Major Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Strong disapproval 14 Command Officer, 65 Road, Construction Company, C/o 56, APO against Amar Ujala, Bareilly (U.P)

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173 Complaint of Shri Mahendra Yadav, Vice Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 President, Zila 20 Sutri Karyakaram Karyanavayan Samiti, Betia against Dainik Chanakya Bhoomi, Betia (Bihar)

174 Complaint of Smt. Mamta Nishank, Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Disposed with directions 14 Bhubaneshwar against Samaj, Cuttack

175 Compalint of Abhinandan Securities (P) Ltd. Principles and Publication 1/22/1998 Contradiction directed 14 Pali-Marwar (Rajasthan) against Dainik Navjyoti, Ajmer (Rajasthan)

176 Complaint of Shri Asit Banerjee, Computer Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 System Services, Asansol against Banga Express

177 Complaint of Shri Nilmoni Barik, Howrah Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dropped on merits 14 against Aajkal, Calcutta

178 Complaint of Shri Rajender Singh Gandhi of Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 District Kamrup (Assam) against Saptabhik Deopar

179 Complaint of Shri Biplab Goswami, Silchar, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Settled 14 Cachar against Dainik Prantajyoti

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180 Complaint of Shri Sayabarta of Nadia (West Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Bengal) against Nadiar Poratinidhi Patrika, Janmukh Patrika, Gram Gramantar Patrika and Challendger Patrika, West Bengal

181 (a) Complaint of Shri RS Gandhi, Chairman, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Disapproval expressed 14 Kinara Transport Service, Guwahati against Proceedings dropped on Dainik Assam. (b) Complaint of Shri RS merits Upheld Gandhi, Chairman, Kinara Transport Service, Guwahati against Asomiya Pratidin (c) Complaint of Shri RS Gandhi, Chairman, Kinara Transport Service, Guwahati against Ajir Batori .

182 Complaint of Mrs. Savita Agarwal, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Gandhidham against Sandesh Dainik, Rajkot (Gujarat)

183 (a) Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) Gita Bajpai, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dismissed 14 Baroda against Gujarat Dismissed Samachar (b) Dismissed Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) Gita Bajpai, Baroda against Sandesh (c) Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) Gita Bajpai, Baroda against Loksatta

184 Complaint of Shri Rohidas Baburao Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Shirodkar, Phonda-Goa against daily Warta.

185 Complaint of Shri Hemant B. Vyas, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Managing Director, The Prag Bosimi Synthetics Ltd. Bombay against Sadin weekly newspapers, Guwahati (Assam)

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186 (a) Complaint of Shri Keshav Bhimrao Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Telang, District Special Auditor for Co-op. Society, Jalna against Kaliya-Ugacha, Upheld Bhrashtachar, Jalna (b) Complaint of Shri Keshav Bhimrao Telang, District Special Auditor for Co-op. Society, Jalna against Kaliya-Ugacha, Bhrashtachar, Jalna

187 (a) Complaint of Shri D.G Malekar, Exec. Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Engineer, Shri NS Shegokar, Deputy Engineer and Shri A.S Borse, Jr. Engineer Upheld of Public Work Division, Jalna against Mass Hero weekly. (b) Complaint of Shri D.G Malekar, Exec. Engineer, Shri NS Shegokar, Deputy Engineer and Shri A.S Borse, Jr. Engineer of Public Work Division, Jalna against Mass Hero weekly.

187 (c) Complaint of Shri D.G Malekar, Exec. Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Engineer, Shri NS Shegokar, Deputy Engineer and Shri A.S Borse, Jr. Engineer of Public Work Division, Jalna against Mass Hero weekly

188 Complaint of Shri Sunil Vaskar, Editor, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Rashtriya Satta, Yavatmal (Maharashtra) against Dainik Samna, Mumbai

189 Complaint of Dr. Mohan Rao Malvage, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Parbhani against Jagat Jyoti weekly

190 Complaint of Km. Preeti Durgadas Verma, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Amravati against Mathrubhumi, Akola (Maharashtra)

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191 Complaint of Dr. NA Debholkar, Chairman, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Maharashtra Andhashradha Nirmulan Samiti, Satara against Dainik Ratanagri Tarun Bharat, Aurangabad and Samana

192 Complaint of Ms. Shobha Sakharwade, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Secretary, Prakriti Resource Centre for Women and Development, Nagpur against Public Parliament, Nagpur

193 Complaint of Dr. S.B Majumdar, Director, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Sub-judice 14 Symbiosis International Cultural and Education Centre, Pune against Loksatta, Marathi daily, Pune

194 Complaint of Shri I.P Hingorani, Advocate, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dismissed for non-prosecution 14 on behalf of his client Shri UK Ramsanghani, Ulhasnagar against Ulhas Jyoti, Ulhasnagar

195 Complaint of Shri Ramesh T Rijhwani, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Ulhasnagar against Bharat Halchal daily, Ulhasnagar

196 Complaint of Shri Umesh K Ramsanghani, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Municipality Officer, Anti Enroachment Department, Ulhasnagar against Chingari weekly

197 (a) Complaint of Shri Avinash Parekh Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Sub- 14 through Shri Atul S Tungare, Advocate judice Mumbai against Mahanagar, Marathi Sub-judice daily (b) Complaint of Shri Avinash Parekh through Shri Atul S Tungare, Advocate Mumbai against Hamara Mahanagar, Marathi daily, Mumbai

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198 Complaint of Shri Mohd. Iqbal Khan of Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Mumbai against Afternoon Despatch and Courier, English daily, Mumbai

199 Complaint of Shri R.D Mehta, Managing Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Sub-judice 14 Trustee, Shree Mahalakshmi Temple Charities Mumbai against Apla Vartahar, Mumbai

200 Complaint of Shri Ramkrishna B. Kala, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Disposed with directions 14 Police Head Constable, Thane against Loksatta, Marathi daily, Mumbai

201 Complaint of Shri Lalit Sheth, Chairman and Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Disposed on merits 14 Managing Director, Shree Raj Travels and Tours Ltd. Mumbai against The Times of India, Mumbai

202 Complaint of Shri Subhash Harchand Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Sub-judice 14 Chaudhari, President, Amalner Municipal Council against East Khandesh weekly, Jalagaon.

203 Complaint of Shri Rajendra Namdev Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Sub-judice 14 Dengale, Pune against Sandhyand Dainik, Pune

204 (a) Complaint of Shri P.V Auti, Pune against Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Sub-judice Sub- 14 Indian Express, judice Mumbai (b) Complaint of Shri P.V Auti, Pune against Dainik Loksatta, Pune

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205 Complaint of Shri Subhash Bandi, Murena Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 against Shri Adarsh Gupta, Journalist

206 Complaint of Shri Bhagyadhara Behara of Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Disposed of with directions 14 Bhubaneshwar against the Editor, The Sambad, Bhubaneshwar

207 Complaint of Smt. Meena Sur, w/o Shri Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Rahul Rai Sur, IPS, Dy. Director, Maharashtra Police Academy, Nasik against Free Press Journal, Mumbai

208 Complaint of Shri Govind Chandra Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Senapati, Cuttuck against Sun Times

209 Complaint of Shri J.I Kathar, Dy. Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Commissioner, Karimganj against The Drishtipat, Karimganj

210 Complaint of Shri Gurcharan Singh Raju Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 against Public Sahara, Amritsar (Punjab)

211 Complaint of Dr. Udayabhan Diwan, Shiv Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dropped for non-prosecution 14 Free Homeo Dispensary, Panipat against Hawa Times, Panipat

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212 Complaint of Dr. Satnam Singh, Exec. Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Settled 14 Chairperson-cum-Hon. Director, Regional Institute of Public Health, Chandigarh against The Tribune, Chandigarh

213 Complaint of Ch. Devi Lal, Former Deputy Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Prime Minister of India against Punjab Kesari

214 Complaint of Shri Krishan Soni Azad, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Editor, Seema Ki Lalkar, Suratgarh against Suratgarh Prince

215 Complaint of Dr. P.C Veerwal, Sr. Specialist Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Rajsamand against Rajsamand Ki Khoj

216 Complaint of Bharatiya Janata Yuwa Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Admonished) 14 Morcha, Delhi against Sunday Magazine issue dated 31.12.95

217 Complaint of Shri R.P Saxena, Former Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Disposed of with directions 14 Consultant, National Open School, Delhi against The Hindustan Times, New Delhi

218 Complaint of the Assistant Secretary, Delhi Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dropped - complainant's version 14 Wakf Board, New Delhi against Quami Awaz published

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219 Complaint of All India Women's Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Closed with directions 14 Conference, New Delhi against The Hindustan Times

220 Complaint of M/s Usha India Ltd. and others Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 against Dalal Street Investment Journal, Mumbai

221 Complaint of the District Secretary, State Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Bank of India Officer's Association, Bhubaneshwar against Janmukha, Oriya daily

222 Complaint of Shri V.S Chaudhri, Board of Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Conduct disapproved (Censured) 14 School Education, Haryana, Bhiwani, Haryana against Dainik Hindustan

223 Complaint of Shri K.N Sardana, Principal, Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Disposed with directions 14 DPS, Mathura Road, New Delhi against The Times of India

224 Complaint of Shri Laxmi Sharma of Mathura Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 against Dainik Jagran

225 Complaint of Sahara India Ltd. against Press and Defamation 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Editor, Nishpaksha Pratidin, Hindi daily, Lucknow

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226 Complaint of Shri M. Hussain Mistri, Vice- Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 President, Kargha Co-operative Society Ltd. Ojhaganj Janpad Basti against Rashtriya Sahara, Lucknow

227 Complaint of Shri Wajih Ahmed against Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Swatantra Bharat, Aaj daily and Dainik Jagran, Kanpur

228 (a) Complaint of Shri LA Khan, Quality Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Inspector, Food Corporation of India, (Reprimanded) Hathras, Aligarh against Dainik Aaj, Upheld (Reprimanded) Agra (b) Complaint of Shri LA Khan, Quality Inspector, Food Corporation of India, Hathras, Aligarh against Dainik Aaj, Agra

229 Complaint of Shri Ramesh Chander Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Censured 14 Thagela, Assistant Information Director, Muzaffarnagar against Thanvi Muzaffarnagar Times

230 Complaint of Shri Jawahar Lal Jayswal, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Varanasi against Jansatta, New Delhi

231 Complaint of the Principal, National Inter Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 College, Bhalaswaganj, Haridwar against Amar ujala, Meerut

232 Complaint of Shri M Qamruzzama Qamar, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 President, Garden Reach Ship Builder and Engineers Ltd. Calcutta against The Statesman

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233 Complaint of Shri Sanjay Dalmia, Gillooram Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Gaurishankar, Deaghar against The Aryavarta, Hindi daily, Patna

234 Complaint of Shri Shivnath Prasad Singh, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Principal, Rajkeey Buniyadi Vidhayalaya, Shreenagar, Betia against Chankaya Bhumi, Betia, Bihar

235 (a)Compalint of Dr. S.P.Dwivedi, MD Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Sub-judice Sub- 14 (Medicine), Allahabad against Rashtriya judice Sub- Abhudaya (b)Compalint of judice Dr. S.P.Dwivedi, MD (Medicine), Allahabad Sub-judice against Prayagraj Times. (c)Compalint of Dr. S.P.Dwivedi, MD (Medicine), Allahabad against Dainik Aaj. (d)Compalint of Dr. S.P.Dwivedi, MD (Medicine), Allahabad against Amar Ujala

235 (e)Compalint of Dr. S.P.Dwivedi, MD Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 14 (Medicine), Allahabad against The Times of India

236 Complaint of Shri Mohd. Khalid Kureshi, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Dismissed 14 Maha Mantri, Sahar Congress Committee (I), Lucknow against Rashtriya Sahara, Lucknow

237 Complaint of Shri Riyaz Sagar of Khatouli Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 against Meerut Mandal Times, Muzaffarnagar

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238 Complaint of Smt. Tanvir Fatma, Chief Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Withdrawn 14 Medical Superintendent, Women's Hospital, Moradabad against Yugbandhu, Bureau and Shatru Shaman

239 Complaint of Capt.Jai Narain Prasad Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Nishad, Minister, Environment and Forest, Govt. of India against Swatantra Media, Kanpur

240 Complaint of Dr. B.K. Sinha, IPS (Haryana) Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 against Mazdoor Morcha, Faridabad, Haryana

241 Complaint of Ms. Mariam Khatoon, Dy. Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 General Secretary, National Colliery Workers Federation, Chirimiri (MP) against Awaz Dhanbad

242 Complaint of Dr. Amar Singh Choudhury Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 against Aparantha Times, Udaipur, Rajasthan

243 Complaint of Ms. Bharat Km. Jain, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Khachroud, District Ujjain against Avantika, Ujjain

244 Complaint of Shri Pratap Singh Chawla, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Clarification directed 14 Faridabad against Dainik Sher-e-Haryana, Faridabad

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245 Complaint of Smt. Devika Rani Damu, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Munner, Kerala against Munnar News, Munner

246 Complaint of Dr. P.B Gogoi, Pusa Institute, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 New Delhi against Dainik Janambhoomi, Jorhat (Assam)

247 Complaint of Shri Madan Mohan Singh, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Sultanpur (U.P) against Swatantra Bharat, Hindi daily, Lucknow

248 (a) Complaint of Shri Peer Mohammed, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Directions 14 Director, East-West Travel Link Ltd. against Directions The Week, Kochi (b) Complaint of Shri Peer Mohammed, Director, East-West Travel Link Ltd. against India Today, New Delhi

249 (a) Complaint of Shri Anath Bandhu Kundu, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Disposed with 14 Calcutta against Jugantar Patrika directions (Bengali) (b) Complaint of Disposed with directions Shri Anath Bandhu Kundu, Calcutta against Aajkal

250 Complaint of Shri B. Sasmal, Calcutta Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Directions 14 against Desh, Bengali fortnightly, Calcutta

251 Complaint of Shri M. Mohan Babu, MP Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Withdrawn 14 (Rajya Sabha) Hyderabad against Vaartha, Telugu daily, Hyderabad

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252 Complaint of Shri G. Babu Rao, Chief Exec. Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Officer, Zilla Parishad, Visakhapatnam against Vaartha

253 Complaint of Shri Rajeshwar Prasad, Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Directions 14 Assistant, Finance Section, Bihar through Shri Arvind Kumar, Editor Univarta against The Hindustan Times, Patna

254 (a) Complaint of Dr. Shashi Lata, S. I-Cum- Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 OC, Mahila Police Thana, Bhagalpur Upheld against Nayee Baat daily. (b) Complaint of Dr. Shashi Lata, S. I-Cum-OC, Mahila Police Thana, Bhagalpur against Dainik Hindustan, Patna edition

255 Complaint of Shri Deodutt Prasad, MLA Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Settled 14 against Aaj Hindi daily, published from Patna

256 Complaint of Shri T.P Singh, Managing Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Rejoinder published-Proceedings dropped 14 Director, Bihar State Road Nigam Transport, Patna against Editor, Aryavarta, Patna

257 Complaint of Smt. Shushila Lal, Bihar Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Sharif, Nalanda, Bihar against Dharmadharam, Bihar Sharif, Nalanda

258 Complaint of Shri M.D.N Panicker, General Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Withdrawn 14 Secretary, Rourkela Shramik Sangh, Rourkela against The Sambad, Rourkela

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259 Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) M.K. Sharma and Press and Defamation 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Dr. (Mrs.) V.K. Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Obst. and Gynae, GSVM, Medical College, Kanpur against Dainik Aaj Kanpur

260 (a)Complaint of Dr. Y.S Sachan, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Superintendent and CMO, Community Health Centre, and Smt. Malti Chaudhary, Directions CMO, Govt. Women's Hospital, Bangarmau against Dainik Jagran. (b)Complaint of Dr. Y.S Sachan, Superintendent and CMO, Community Health Centre, and Smt. Malti Chaudhary, CMO, Govt. Women's Hospital, Bangarmau against Dainik Aaj, Kanpur

261 Complaint of Shri Ahibaran Saroj, Manager, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Dismissed for non-prosecution 14 Fatehpur Indane Gas Agency, Fatehpur against Editor,Dainik Jagran, Kanpur

262 Complaint of Dr. S.C Singh, Dibai against Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Akhiri Andolan, Dibai, Bulandshahar

263 Complaint of Shri Govardhan Rangacharya, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Dismissed 14 Executive Chairman, Rangji Mandir Trust, Vrindavan against Crime and Detective monthly magazine

264 Complaint of Smt. Rajni Singh, Manager, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Rajni Public School, Dibai, Bulandshahar, UP against Akhiri Andolan

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265 Complaint of Shri J.V Sharma, Prabhagiya Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Vanadhikari, South Khiri, Van Vibhag, Lakhimpur-Khiri against Dainik Viplav

266 Complaint of Shri Rakesh Kumar Agnihotiri, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Mauranipur, Jhansi (UP) against Dainik Janhit Darshan

267 Complaint of Shri Chander Prakash, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Superintendent of Police against Sandhya Dainik Karmath Guru

268 Complaint of Shri Chamanlal Agarwal and Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Directions 14 Sons, Lucknow against Navratri, Hindi weekly, Lucknow

269 Complaint of Shri R.B.L. Saxena, Editor-in- Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Dismissed being devoid of merit 14 Chief, Vyakul Pakshi, Udamsingh Nagar, UP against Amar Ujala, Bareilly

270 Complaint against Economic Times by Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Settled 14 Vinay Bagla, Chairman, Neha Exports Limited

271 (g) Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) A.L. Geetha, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Disposed with directions 14 Joint Secretary, All India Mahila Congress (I), New Delhi againt the Editor, Dinakaran, Chennai

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271 (a) Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) A.L Geetha, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Disposed with 14 Joint Secretary, All India Mahila Congress directions (I), New Delhi againt the Editor, Police Disposed with directions Saithi. (b)Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) A.L Geetha, Joint Secretary, All India Mahila Congress (I), New Delhi againt the Editor, Dinamalar.

271 (c)Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) A.L. Geetha, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Disposed with 14 Joint Secretary, All India Mahila Congress directions (I), New Delhi againt the Editor, Malai Disposed with directions Malar. (d)Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) A.L. Geetha, Joint Secretary, All India Mahila Congress (I), New Delhi againt the Editor, Malai Murasu

271 (e) Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) A.L. Geetha, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Disposed with 14 Joint Secretary, All India Mahila Congress directions (I), New Delhi againt the Editor, Dainik Disposed with directions Thanthi, Chennai (f)Complaint of Dr. (Mrs.) A.L Geetha, Joint Secretary, All India Mahila Congress (I), New Delhi againt the Editor, Makkal Kural, Chennai

272 (a) Complaint of Ms. Manjit Kaur, Jhanji, Press and Defamation 11/20/1997 Sub-judice Sub- 14 Patiala against Chand judice Suraj. (b) Sub-judice Complaint of Ms. Manjit Kaur, Jhanji, Patiala against Sach Par Kaura. (c)Complaint of Ms. Manjit Kaur, Jhanji, Patiala against Janewakh, Patiala

273 Complaint of Dr. Swapan Mukherjee, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Remonstrated 14 Headmaster, Matiari- Banipur High School, Banpur, Nadia against Krishisahitya Patrika

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274 Complaint of Shri Saroop Lal, President Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (I), Port Blair against Andaman Today

275 Complaint of Additional Dy. Commissioner Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 and Chief Executive Officer, DRDA, Narnaul (Haryana) against JVG Times, New Delhi

276 Complaint of Smt. Maya Devi, Samalakha, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Distict Panipat against Punjab Kesari

277 Complaint of Shri Sunil Kumar, Barnwal, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Topper of Civil Services, 1996, New Delhi against The Hindustan Times, New Delhi

278 Complaint of Shri C.K. Anil, Dy. Director Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 (Admn.) Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Shekhpura, Patna against The Hindustan Times

279 Complaint of Prof. Brahma Chellaney, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi against The Asian Age, New Delhi

280 Complaint of Shri M.K. Saini, New Delhi Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 against Nav Bharat Times

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281 Complaint of Shri C.S. Rajan, Secretary, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Agriculture, Govt. of Rajasthan against Dainik Bhaskar

282 Complaint of Shri Jagbir Singh, Chief of Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Mahila Shishu Kalyan Samiti, Faridabad and Smt. Kamlesh Mishra, Saraswati Educational Society, Faridabad against Adhar Sutra

283 Complaint of Shri G. Sekharan Nair, Senior Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Reporter, The Mathrubhumi, Thiruvananthapuram against Southern Star, Malayalam daily

284 (a) Complaint of Shri Palaniswamy, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Coimbatore against Upheld Dinakaran. (b) Complaint of Shri Palaniswamy, Coimbatore against Malai Marasu

285 Complaint of Shri R. Sarathkumar, Chennai Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Dismissed 14 against Ananda Niketan Group of Publications, Chennai

286 Complaint of Shri Palaniswamy, Coimbatore Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 against Dinabhoomi

287 Complaint of Shri Khateeb Ziaddin Ahmed, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Karnataka against The Indian Express, Bangalore edition

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288 Complaint of Shri G. Rajendra Babu, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Strong disapproval 14 Manager, Eenadu Telugu daily, Tirupathi against Editor-in- Chief, Vaartha, Hyderabad, A.P

289 Complaint of Shri Ram Chander Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Sub-judice 14 Choudhary, Director General, Department of Information and Publicity, Govt. of Bihar against The Hindustan Times, Patna

290 (a) Complaint of Shri P.V. Auti, Pune Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld (Admonished) 14 against The Indian Express, Upheld (Admonished) Mumbai. (b) Complaint of Shri P.V. Auti, Pune against Dainik Loksatta, Pune

291 Complaint of Shri Anil Dwivedi, Advocate, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Withdrawn 14 Samajvadi Party, Bareilly against Dainik Jagran, Bareilly

292 Complaint of Mohd. Islam, Opthalmic Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Assistant, Deputy Research Officer, Primary Health Centre, Badayun, U.P. against Editor, Dainik Jagran, Bareilly

293 Complaint of Shri Ramesh Chandra Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Thagela, Assistant Director, Information, Mordabad, U.P. against Chandausi Ki Udan

294 Complaint of Shri Ramesh Chandra Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Thagela, Assistant Information Director, Moradabad, U.P. against Editor, Chandausi Ki Udan, Hindi weekly, Moradabad

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295 (a) Complaint of Ms. Vasudha Vasudeva Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 and others against Eevara Karnataka, Bangalore. (b) Complaint of Upheld Ms. Vasudha Vasudeva and others against Upheld Eevara Karnataka, Bangalore. (c)Complaint of Ms. Vasudha Vasudeva and others against Eevara Karnataka, Bangalore.

296 Complaint of Thakur Chander Bhushan Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Singh, Hony. Secretary, Deep Sahkari Grah Nirman Samiti-Simit, Tatanagar against Iron City weekly, Jamshedpur

297 Complaint of Dr. Urmila Sinha, B.P Sinha Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Memorial Clinic, Bihar against Dainik Janmat

298 (a) Complaint of Shri Basant Ram, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Upheld 14 Principal, Usha Commercial Institute, Upheld Aurangabad against Dainik Aaj, Patna (b) Complaint of Shri Basant Ram, Principal, Usha Commercial Institute, Aurangabad against Dainik Aaj, Patna

299 Complaint of Shri Mohd. Ibrahim Khan, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Settled 14 Chief Editor, Dehati News, weekly and Smt. Ruby James, Jaipur against Dainik Nav Jyoti, Jaipur

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300 (a) Complaint of Shri Md. Ibrahim Khan, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Contradiction 14 Chief Editor, Dehati News and his wife Smt. directed Ruby James against Rajasthan Contradiction Patrika (b)Complaint of Shri Md. directed Ibrahim Khan, Chief Editor, Dehati News Contradiction directed and his wife Smt. Ruby James against Dainik Nav Jyoti (c)Complaint of Shri Md. Ibrahim Khan, Chief Editor, Dehati News and his wife Smt. Ruby James against Dainik Basti Jyoti

301 Complaint of Shri Amar Singh, Reporter, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Disposed with directions 14 Nagore against Raag Anurag, Hindi fortnightly, Makrana, Rajasthan

302 Complaint of the Development Officer, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Disposed with directions 14 Panchayat Samiti, Suratgarh, Sriganganagar against Dainik Loksammat Patrika

303 (a) Complaint of Shri T.A. Mathai, Press and Defamation 1/22/1998 Contradiction 14 Manchhadoli Bilaspur against Tarun directed Chhatisgarh (b) Contradiction directed Complaint of Shri T.A. Mathai, Manchhadoli Bilaspur against Lok Swar

304 Complaint of the Government of Tripura Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 against Dainik Sambad, Tripura Religious Writings

305 Complaint of Shri Sayedullah Mongrum, Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 MLA against Agradoot, Assamese Bi- Religious Writings weekly of Guwahati.

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306 Complaint of Shri M.K.Jos, Member and Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Spokesman, All Goa Citizens Committee Religious Writings for Social Justice and Action, Panjim (Goa) against The Navhind Times, Panjim, Goa

307 Complaint of Shri Sau Tipubai Ratanchand Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 Jain (Mutha), Religious and Charitable Religious Writings Trust, Mumbai against Nilank Express, Barmer

308 Complaint of Shri Abis A. Rizvi, Election Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld (Reprimanded) 14 Agent, Samajwadi Party, Mumbai against Religious Writings Hindi evening Nirbhay Pathik of Mumbai

309 Complaint of Shri M.S. Kilpady, Mumbai Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Withdrawn 14 against The Sunday Observer, Mumbai Religious Writings

310 Suo-motu inquiry into write-up of Shri Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Sanjay Nirupam in the weekly column in Religious Writings Dopahar Ka Samna published in the issue dated 3.2.96 as translated in communalism combat, Mumbai issue No. 11 dated March, 1996

311 Complaint of Dr. R.A. Khan, Mumbai Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 against Samna, Mumbai Religious Writings

312 Complaint of Shri Omkar Bhaway, Joint Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 General Secretary, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Religious Writings New Delhi against News from India

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313 (a) Complaint of the Special Secretary, Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Dropped on 14 Ministry of Home Affairs through Ministry of Religious Writings merits I&B against Upheld (Censured) Outlook (b) Complaint of the Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs through Ministry of I&B against Urdu Times, Mumbai

314 Complaint of Dy. Commissioner of Police, Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 Special Branch, Delhi against Kafir, Hindi Religious Writings monthly, Delhi

315 (a) Complaint of Shri R.D. Arya, Deputy Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 9/22/1997 Dismissed on 14 Regional Director, National Savings, Jhansi Religious Writings merits Division, Jhansi against Dainik Dismissed on Jagran (b) Complaint of Shri merits R.D. Arya, Deputy Regional Director, Dismissed on merits National Savings, Jhansi Division, Jhansi against Dainik Bhaskar (c)Complaint of Shri R.D. Arya, Deputy Regional Director, National Savings, Jhansi Division, Jhansi against Aaj

315 (d) Complaint of Shri R.D. Arya, Deputy Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 9/22/1997 Dismissed on merits 14 Regional Director, National Savings, Jhansi Religious Writings Division, Jhansi against Amar Ujala

316 Complaint of Shri Eliyas Azmi, M.P (Lok Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 9/22/1997 Sub-judice 14 Sabha) against Rashtriya Sahara Religious Writings

317 Suo-motu action against Indore Samachar Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Religious Writings

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318 Complaint of Shri Dev Shrimali, Gwalior and Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Shri R.N. Mishra Bhopal against Nav Religious Writings Bharat, Hindi daily, M.P.

319 Complaint of Shri Ram Narayan Singh, Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 11/20/1997 Dismissed for lack of substance 14 Varanasi against Sputnik, Hindi weekly, Religious Writings Indore

320 Complaint of Shri Haji Abdul Qadeer, Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Chairman Committee for Peace and Relief, Religious Writings Dehradun against Valley Mail

321 Complaint of Shri Balwant Singh, IAS Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 1/22/1998 Amends made 14 (Retd.) of Gandhinagar (Gujarat) against Religious Writings Sandesh, Gujarati daily, Ahmedabad

322 Complaint of Shri Kumar Alok, Director, Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 1/22/1998 Dropped for lack of evidence 14 Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Religious Writings Tripura against Dainik Sambad

323 (a) Complaint of the Government of Tripura Communal, Casteist, Anti National and 1/22/1998 Withdrawn 14 against Syandan Patrika, Religious Writings Withdrawn Agartala (b) Complaint of Shri Kumar Alok, Director, Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Government of Tripura against Syandan Patrika, Agartala

324 Complaint of Shri C. Antony Louis, Mumbai Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 against The Pioneer, Mumbai

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325 Complaint of Shri C. Antony Louis, Mumbai Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Upheld (Warned) 14 against The Times of India, Mumbai

326 Suo-motu inquiry against the Blitz in Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Settled 14 publication of obscene pictures in its issue dated July 27and August 28, 1996

327 Suo-motu inquiry for publication of obscene Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Settled 14 picture in Blitz issue dated February 15-21, 1997

328 Complaint of Dr. Leo Rebello, President, All Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Upheld 14 India (Press) Letter Writers Association, Mumbai against Mid-Day

329 Suo-motu action against The Asian Age Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Upheld (Censured) 14 regarding publication of an obscene photograph

330 Complaint of Shri Om Prakash Soni against Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Assurance 14 Punjab Kesar, New Delhi

331 (a) Complaint of Shri A.J Singh, New Delhi Press and Morality 6/23/1997 Dropped upon regrets being 14 against The Times of expressed Upheld India (b) (Censured) Complaint of Shri A.J Singh, New Delhi against Femina

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332 Complaint of Shri Vijay Kumar Arora and Press and Morality 9/22/1997 Dropped upon assurance 14 others against Punjab Kesari

333 Complaint of Assistant Convenor, District Press and Morality 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 Public Relations Officer, Datia - M.P. against Dainik Aaj, Gwalior

334 Suo-motu action regarding publication of Press and Morality 9/22/1997 Charges not proved (Dropped) 14 obscene photograph in The Asian Age on April 26, 1997

335 Suo-motu inquiry initiated by Press Council Press and Morality 9/22/1997 Upheld 14 of India against The Asian Age, New Delhi

336 (a) Suo-motu cognizance of an allegedly Press and Morality 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 computer generated objectionable Upheld photograph published in Stardust issue dated May 1997, India Today and The Asian Age (b)Suo- motu cognizance of an allegedly computer generated objectionable photograph published in Stardust issue dated May 1997 and The Asian Age

336 (c)Suo-motu cognizance of an allegedly Press and Morality 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 computer generated objectionable photograph published in The Asian Age, India Today and Stardust issue dated May 1997. (d) Suo-motu cognizance of an allegedly computer generated objectionable photograph published in Stardust issue dated May 1997, India Today and The Asian Age

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336 (e)Suo-motu cognizance of an allegedly Press and Morality 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 computer generated objectionable photograph published in Stardust issue dated May 1997, India Today and The Asian Age

337 (a) Complaint of Dr. Kalpana Kannabiran, Press and Morality 11/20/1997 Upheld 14 Secunderabad, Shri C.V. Ajitha, Convenor, Women and Media, Bombay Chattisgarh Upheld Mahila Sanghathan, Raipur against The Asian Age, New Delhi. (b) Complaint of Dr. Kalpana Kannabiran, Secunderabad, Shri C.V. Ajitha, Convenor, Women and Media, Bombay Chattisgarh Mahila Sanghathan, Raipur against The Asian Age, New Delhi.

98 (a) Complaint of Shri D.N Tyagi, Delhi Principles and Publication 9/22/1997 Contradiction directed 14 against National Contradiction directed Herald. (b) Contradiction directed Complaint of Shri D.N Tyagi, Delhi against Navbharat Times. (c)Complaint of Shri D.N Tyagi, Delhi against Dainik Pratap

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