Case Summary
The case involves Dr. Vishnu S, an Ayurvedic doctor, who alleges defamation by C P Sathi, Anilkumar, and others after they accused him of providing improper treatment. The defendants reportedly published false claims against the plaintiff, leading to his request for an injunction.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Temporary injunction restraining defendants from telecasting defamatory news.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The court found that the plaintiff established a prima facie case and the balance of convenience was in his favor.
The court found that the plaintiff established a prima facie case and the balance of convenience was in his favor.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, petition is allowed as follows: 1) The respondents are restrained from telecasting defamatory news items about the petitioner as visualized on 14.07.2025 in the 3rd respondent channel or any news items of such nature against the petitioner until further orders.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Dr. Vishnu S (32 years)
Sandhya Nivas, Karikod Village, Thodupuzha Taluk, Idukki District
Defendants
C P Sathi (52 years)
Andeth House, Eroor, Tripunithura, Kanayanoor Taluk, Ernakulam District, Pin 682 306
Anilkumar (54 years)
Andeth House, Eroor, Tripunithura, Kanayanoor Taluk, Ernakulam District, Pin 682 306
Channel 91 News (Age not specified years)
Building No. 63/1860, Pollution Control Board Road, Opposite to Supplyco, Gandhi Nagar, Ernakulam, Pin 682 020
Devan @ T R Vasudevan (Age not specified years)
Building No. 63/1860, Pollution Control Board Road, Opposite to Supplyco, Gandhi Nagar, Kochi 20
Biju Kizhakkanela (43 years)
Building No. 63/1860, Pollution Control Board, Opposite to Supplyco, Gandhinagar, Kochi 20
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Mandatory Injunction
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Directing respondents 3 to 5 to apologize and withdraw the defamatory content.
Evidence:
The court is satisfied that the petitioner has proved a prima facie case and hence point Nos. 1 to 4 is found in favour of the petitioner.
Relief Type:
Permanent Injunction
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Restraining respondents from telecasting defamatory news against the plaintiff in the future.
Evidence:
The respondents have no right to cause any harm to the reputation of the petitioner through a publication in the online news channel.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
B.A.M.S Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This document proves the plaintiff's qualifications as an Ayurvedic doctor.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Registration Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This document verifies the plaintiff's registration to practice medicine.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Municipality License
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This document shows the plaintiff's licensed operation of an Ayurvedic hospital.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Complaint to Cyber Cell
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This document details the plaintiff's complaint regarding the defamatory content.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Police Station Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This document confirms the filing of the police complaint by the plaintiff.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Document Type:
Defamatory News Telecast
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This document contains the alleged defamatory news aired against the plaintiff.
Reference:
Ext.A6