Barkha Dutt

Unnao police registered an FIR against several accounts and media outlets, including Mojo Story, following the deaths of two teenage girls, considering that certain content spread misleading information. Barkha Dutt denounced intimidation of journalists.

State of the evidence

FIR and public responses documented

Attribution

Editorial responsibility alleged

During Tiranga TV's closure, Barkha Dutt accused promoters linked to Kapil Sibal and Promila Sibal of leaving employees and contractors unpaid and mismanaging the shutdown. The Sibals strongly disputed her account. Dutt subsequently took legal action seeking payments and damages.

State of the evidence

Mutual allegations and legal action documented

Attribution

Party to a contractual dispute

The publication of conversations between lobbyist Niira Radia and Barkha Dutt sparked major controversy over relationships between journalists, lobbyists and political officials. Critics considered that certain exchanges suggested Dutt had a role going beyond merely gathering information.

State of the evidence

Recorded conversations and public debate documented

Attribution

Disputed professional responsibility

Barkha Dutt and NDTV faced strong criticism following the 2008 Mumbai attacks, with some accusing broadcasters of airing information that could have helped the attackers or compromised operations.

State of the evidence

Public controversy documented

Attribution

Disputed editorial responsibility

Following a highly critical blog post about Barkha Dutt's coverage, NDTV and Dutt sent a legal notice to blogger Chyetanya Kunte. The post was removed and Kunte issued an unconditional apology, prompting debate among bloggers about the imbalance of resources and freedom of criticism.

State of the evidence

Legal notice, removal of post and apology documented

Attribution

Personal responsibility for taking legal action