Calcutta High Court Lifts Injunction on Influencer's Review of Emami Product
The Calcutta High Court lifted a trial court injunction that barred influencer Arpit Mangal from publishing a video reviewing Emami's Zandu Ashwagandha Gold Plus. The court emphasized the need for a higher standard of proof before restricting speech, citing the Bonnard principle, and noted that the injunction acted as a gag order. While the court did not decide on the product's safety, it acknowledged the presence of lead and mercury residues as reported by both parties, allowing the trial to proceed.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 23 Sept, 11:23 am. Other outlets followed.