Prince Harry agreed with Associated Newspapers, one of the giant media publishers of Britain, to pause his libel claim temporarily so that an attempt can be made to settle the case, heard the High Court of London on Tuesday.

The publisher was sued by the Duke of Sussex in February over the publication of an article in the Mail on Sunday newspaper. In the article, it was alleged that the prince, with an intention to reinstate his police protection, had hidden the details of his legal battle with the interior ministry of Britain.

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Prince Harry, along with his wife Meghan, had given up his royal duties two years ago. The prince claimed that the Mail had published an "unremittingly negative" article regarding his legal case against the ministry.

In July, the High Court had ruled out that it was defamatory. However, Associated Newspapers, argued that the article carried "an expression of opinion" of public statements made by Harry on his legal battle over the issue of police protection.

On Tuesday, the case was presented again in the court for a preliminary hearing, speaking on which the prince's lawyer Jane Phillips said that the case will be placed on hold till mid-January as agreed by the parties and an attempt will be made to reach a settlement "if that is indeed possible".

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Meanwhile, Prince Harry was asked by Associated Newspapers to provide more information about his meeting which took place in January 2020 at the royal Sandringham estate, when he had claimed to have made an offer to either contribute or pay for police protection.

Judge Barbara Fontaine gave the ruling that the lawyers of Harry should provide necessary "clarification" about the offer the prince claims to have made, which the judge further added would “assist the parties ... in the attempts about (a) settlement, which I hope are successful”.

The court hearing was held on Tuesday just days before the much-talked-about Netflix documentary based on Harry and Meghan is set to be released.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Prince Harry agreed with Associated Newspapers, one of the giant media publishers of Britain, to pause his libel claim temporarily so that an attempt can be made to settle the case, heard the High Court of London on Tuesday.

Prince Harry agreed with Associated Newspapers, one of the giant media publishers of Britain, to pause his libel claim temporarily so that an attempt can be made to settle the case, heard the High Court of London on Tuesday. The publisher was sued by the Duke of Sussex in February over the publication of an article in the Mail on Sunday newspaper. In the article, it was alleged that the prince, with an intention to reinstate his police protection, had hidden the details of his legal battle with the interior ministry of Britain. ALSO READ| Why 10,000 ambulance workers will go on a strike in England and Wales? Prince Harry, along with his wife Meghan, had given up his royal duties two years ago. The prince claimed that the Mail had published an "unremittingly negative" article regarding his legal case against the ministry. In July, the High Court had ruled out that it was defamatory. However, Associated Newspapers, argued that the article carried "an expression of opinion" of public statements made by Harry on his legal battle over the issue of police protection. On Tuesday, the case was presented again in the court for a preliminary hearing, speaking on which the prince's lawyer Jane Phillips said that the case will be placed on hold till mid-January as agreed by the parties and an attempt will be made to reach a settlement "if that is indeed possible". ALSO READ| UK: Strep A infection spikes, WATCH OUT for these warning symptoms in your child for scarlet fever Meanwhile, Prince Harry was asked by Associated Newspapers to provide more information about his meeting which took place in January 2020 at the royal Sandringham estate, when he had claimed to have made an offer to either contribute or pay for police protection. Judge Barbara Fontaine gave the ruling that the lawyers of Harry should provide necessary "clarification" about the offer the prince claims to have made, which the judge further added would “assist the parties ... in the attempts about (a) settlement, which I hope are successful”. The court hearing was held on Tuesday just days before the much-talked-about Netflix documentary based on Harry and Meghan is set to be released. (With inputs from agencies)

Prince Harry, UK publisher to temporarily pause libel case, try to reach a settlement

A day ahead of the release his new film ' PM Narendra Modi', actor Vivek Oberoi has received police protection after he received death threats.&nbsp;Sources said that "police protection has been provided to Vivek Oberoi on the basis of the threat he has received."&nbsp;

It is worth mentioning that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-to-be-issued-a-notice-by-womens-commission-over-offensive-meme-on-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-220160">Vivek on Monday had tweeted a collage of three images</a> featuring him, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her husband Abhishek Bachchan, their daughter Aaradhya and superstar Salman Khan.

The post referred to Salman and Aishwarya`s relationship as the `opinion poll,` Vivek and Aishwarya`s affair as the `exit poll` and her current family with husband Abhishek and daughter Aaradhya as the `final result.`

On Tuesday, the Mumbai Mahila Congress had demanded the police to lodge an FIR under Section 509 (gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Oberoi."This is to bring to your attention that actor Vivek Oberoi has insulted women modesty by his statement. Being an artist, his political interference needs limitations. Now, he has disrespected womanhood for which he should be punished. Mumbai Mahila Congress workers demand an FIR under Section 509 of IPC. Therefore, please consider the issue and take serious action and do the needful," Mumbai Mahila Congress president Ajantaa R Yadav said in the letter.&nbsp;

Vivek had initially stated that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ready-to-apologise-but-tell-me-what-wrong-have-i-done-says-vivek-oberoi-on-aishwarya-rai-meme-row-220217">he didn't see anything offensive in his tweet </a>and would not apologise since he had not done anything "wrong."

"Those who are in the meme have no objection while scores of politicians are trying to politicise the issue. They don`t work on issues but start their politics on such non-issues. There is a `Didi` in West Bengal who puts people behind jail for a meme. Now, these people are demanding to put Vivek Oberoi behind bars. They were unable to stop my film and hence are now are trying to put me behind bars," Vivek had said.

Refusing to tender apologies, Oberoi had said: "People are asking me to apologise. I have no problem in apologising, but tell me what wrong have I done. If I have done something wrong, I will apologise. I don`t think I have done anything wrong. What`s wrong in it? Somebody tweeted a meme and I laughed at it."

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/national-commission-for-women-issues-notice-to-actor-vivek-oberoi-over-offensive-meme-on-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-220185">National Commission for Women (NCW) had later issued a notice to actor</a> Oberoi demanding explanation over his tweet on the exit polls.&nbsp; 
However, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-apologises-for-aishwarya-rai-meme-deletes-offensive-tweet-220297">the actor removed the said tweet later</a> and apologised for hurting sentiments.&nbsp;

The actor on Thursday, spoke to WION celebrating BJP's win in the general elections. "They can’t stop me or Modi Ji. Tomorrow when people will celebrate Modiji’s victory, our film will release and they will know his story.”&nbsp;

A day ahead of the release his new film ' PM Narendra Modi', actor Vivek Oberoi has received police protection after he received death threats. Sources said that "police protection has been provided to Vivek Oberoi on the basis of the threat he has received.

A day ahead of the release his new film ' PM Narendra Modi', actor Vivek Oberoi has received police protection after he received death threats. Sources said that "police protection has been provided to Vivek Oberoi on the basis of the threat he has received." It is worth mentioning that Vivek on Monday had tweeted a collage of three images featuring him, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her husband Abhishek Bachchan, their daughter Aaradhya and superstar Salman Khan. The post referred to Salman and Aishwarya`s relationship as the `opinion poll,` Vivek and Aishwarya`s affair as the `exit poll` and her current family with husband Abhishek and daughter Aaradhya as the `final result.` On Tuesday, the Mumbai Mahila Congress had demanded the police to lodge an FIR under Section 509 (gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Oberoi."This is to bring to your attention that actor Vivek Oberoi has insulted women modesty by his statement. Being an artist, his political interference needs limitations. Now, he has disrespected womanhood for which he should be punished. Mumbai Mahila Congress workers demand an FIR under Section 509 of IPC. Therefore, please consider the issue and take serious action and do the needful," Mumbai Mahila Congress president Ajantaa R Yadav said in the letter. Vivek had initially stated that he didn't see anything offensive in his tweet and would not apologise since he had not done anything "wrong." "Those who are in the meme have no objection while scores of politicians are trying to politicise the issue. They don`t work on issues but start their politics on such non-issues. There is a `Didi` in West Bengal who puts people behind jail for a meme. Now, these people are demanding to put Vivek Oberoi behind bars. They were unable to stop my film and hence are now are trying to put me behind bars," Vivek had said. Refusing to tender apologies, Oberoi had said: "People are asking me to apologise. I have no problem in apologising, but tell me what wrong have I done. If I have done something wrong, I will apologise. I don`t think I have done anything wrong. What`s wrong in it? Somebody tweeted a meme and I laughed at it." The National Commission for Women (NCW) had later issued a notice to actor Oberoi demanding explanation over his tweet on the exit polls. However, the actor removed the said tweet later and apologised for hurting sentiments. The actor on Thursday, spoke to WION celebrating BJP's win in the general elections. "They can’t stop me or Modi Ji. Tomorrow when people will celebrate Modiji’s victory, our film will release and they will know his story.”

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