Indian court orders takedown of documentary accusing Modi and Adani of cronyism
A Kolkata high court ordered social media platforms to remove a documentary posted by Sabeer Bhatia that accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gautam Adani of cronyism on Monday.
Court rules content is dramatized
The judge issued the order late on Monday after Adani Enterprises filed a lawsuit calling the film defamatory. The ruling stated that the video was not a news report but a dramatised narrative containing false content. This decision applies to posts on YouTube, X, and Meta Platforms.
Investors face inquiries over claims
Adani Enterprises told the court that the documentary prompted inquiries from some unnamed investors in its flagship firm. The company argued that the video was riddled with false information regarding business dealings between the tycoon and the prime minister. Neither the government nor the social media companies responded to requests for comment on the matter.
Lawsuit seeks large damages sum
Sabeer Bhatia posted on his X account that the legal challenge demands 500 million rupees in damages. He based this figure on the lawsuit filed against him by Adani Enterprises. The documentary had garnered millions of views on social media before the order was issued.
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