Bombay High Court Orders Meta and X to Remove Offensive Posts Against Nitin Gadkari The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed social media platforms Meta and X (formerly Twitter) to immediately remove inappropriate content related to Central Minister Nitin Gadkari. The court also mandated that the companies provide details of the users who posted such content. The order came as part of a legal dispute initiated by Gadkari, who alleges that false information about him and his family is being spread online, damaging his reputation. Gadkari filed a petition on July 27, accusing social media platforms of linking him to the E20 ethanol blending program, which he has long advocated for. The petition claims that users are creating offensive comments and memes that falsely associate him with alleged profits from the program. The court emphasized that such content must be removed promptly, even if it is posted in the future. During the hearing, representatives from Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and X Corp (formerly Twitter) were present in court. Justice Arif Doctor, presiding over the single bench, instructed the platforms to ensure that offensive posts are deleted immediately. The judge questioned whether the companies had systems in place to automatically detect and remove such content without requiring a court order each time. He stressed that platforms with advanced technology should have mechanisms to address these issues proactively. The court also granted Gadkari the authority to file a civil case against anonymous users spreading false information about him and his family. The judge highlighted the need for platforms to take responsibility for content moderation, stating that offensive material should be removed without delay.#nitin_gadkari #meta #bombay_high_court #x_corp #e20_ethanol_program
