The case was in court since 2022. The judge’s final verdict came in September 2025. It was ruled not as theft but as an unauthorized collection, so no criminal case could be filed. The employee was acquitted. The company now plans to appeal in a civil court.
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master’s in media studies and corporate communications.
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