Puri’s daughter moves Delhi HC against posts linking to Epstein Himayani Puri, the daughter of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court demanding the removal of social media content she claims falsely links her to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The court is expected to hear the case later this week. Puri has sought compensation of Rs 10 crore and an order to block the spread of the material. She alleges that the posts are part of a coordinated and malicious online campaign aimed at associating her with Epstein’s crimes without any factual basis. The petition also calls for an unconditional apology and full retraction from the defendants. Puri stated that she is being targeted due to her position as the daughter of a high-ranking minister. The legal action comes amid growing concerns over the spread of defamatory content online, particularly in cases involving public figures. Puri’s claims highlight the challenges faced by individuals in combating misinformation and the potential for reputational harm. The Delhi High Court’s response to the petition could set a precedent for similar cases involving public figures and the regulation of online speech. Legal experts have noted that such cases often involve balancing free speech rights with the protection of individuals’ reputations. The petition underscores the broader issue of how social media platforms manage content that may be harmful or false. While platforms have policies against defamatory material, enforcement remains a challenge. Puri’s request for an order to restrain individuals and platforms from disseminating the content reflects the difficulty of holding online actors accountable.#jeffrey_epstein #hardeep_singh_puri #delhi_high_court #himayani_puri #social_media_platforms
Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Defamatory Content Linking Hardeep Puri’s Daughter to Jeffrey Epstein The Delhi High Court on March 17, 2026, issued interim directions to social media platforms and online intermediaries to remove or block access to content in India that allegedly defames Himayani Puri, the daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The court’s order came in response to a defamation lawsuit filed by Ms. Puri, who claimed the content falsely links her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Justice Mini Pushkarna, presiding over the case, noted that the court cannot issue global takedown orders at this stage, as a separate bench is already examining the legal implications of such directives. The court’s interim measures focus on content originating within India, aligning with the arguments presented by Meta’s legal counsel, Arvind Datar. Ms. Puri’s lawsuit alleges a coordinated online campaign orchestrated by individuals to associate her with Epstein’s criminal activities. In her filing through advocate Madhulika Rai Sharma, she described the content as fabricated and baseless, including claims that she and her firm, Realm Partners LLC, received financial benefits or tainted money from Epstein or his associates. The suit emphasizes that these allegations are entirely false and lack factual foundation. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Ms. Puri, stated that his client has been subjected to scurrilous posts targeting her solely because she is the daughter of a Cabinet minister. He highlighted that the attacks are politically motivated, aiming to tarnish her reputation without any credible evidence.#jeffrey_epstein #hardeep_singh_puri #delhi_high_court #himayani_puri #realm_partners_llc
Congress Women Wing Protests LPG Price Hike in Dehradun Members of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Mahila Congress held a protest in Dehradun on Monday against the recent increase in LPG prices, demanding an immediate rollback of the hike and the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The demonstration, organized by the party’s women wing, began at the Congress Bhavan and evolved into a rally as participants marched through the city. Women members of the party carried placards, gas cylinders, and utensils while chanting slogans criticizing the government’s handling of the rising cooking gas costs. The protest route started at the Congress office, passing through Rajpur Road and Subhash Road before reaching Kanak Chowk near the Parade Ground. Protesters later staged a dharna (sit-in) and cooked chapatis on a wood-fired stove, distributing the food to passersby. Addressing the media, Uttarakhand Mahila Congress president Jyoti Rautela emphasized that women bear the brunt of LPG price hikes, as they often manage household budgets and are directly affected by the cost of essential goods. The rally highlighted growing public frustration over the surge in LPG prices, which has intensified inflation concerns. While the government has not yet announced specific measures to address the issue, the opposition has increasingly criticized the ruling party for failing to protect consumers from rising living costs. The protest in Dehradun is part of a broader wave of demonstrations across the country, with activists and citizens demanding accountability for the economic burden placed on households. The demand for Puri’s resignation underscores the political dimension of the crisis, as the petroleum minister has faced scrutiny over his handling of fuel subsidies and pricing policies.#dehradun #uttarakhand_pradesh_mahila_congress #hardeep_singh_puri #jyoti_rautela #rajpur_road
Petrol and diesel prices in India remained unchanged on March 4, with no fluctuations in rates despite growing concerns over fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassured that India has sufficient energy reserves to manage the situation, emphasizing that consumers of petrol, diesel, and cooking gas would not face immediate shortages. In the six major Indian cities—Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai—petrol prices in five cities exceeded ₹100, while diesel rates stayed below ₹100. Delhi recorded petrol at ₹94.77 and diesel at ₹87.67, with both prices remaining stable for over a week. Bengaluru saw petrol at ₹102.96 and diesel at ₹90.99, with petrol rising by four paise on Tuesday and diesel unchanged for two days after a ten-paise drop on Sunday. Chennai’s petrol price was ₹100.80, and diesel at ₹92.39, with petrol falling by four paise on Tuesday and diesel dropping by ten paise on Monday. Hyderabad’s petrol stood at ₹107.46, and diesel at ₹95.70, with petrol declining by four paise on Tuesday and diesel unchanged for over a week. Kolkata’s petrol was priced at ₹105.45, and diesel at ₹92.02, with petrol increasing by four paise on Monday and diesel stagnant for more than a week. Mumbai’s petrol was ₹103.54, and diesel at ₹90.03, with petrol fluctuating slightly between Monday and Tuesday while diesel remained static for over a week. The Middle East conflict has heightened worries about global oil supply, as Iran claimed to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, though the extent of the closure remains unclear. India, which sources 55% of its crude imports from the Middle East—equivalent to 2.7 million barrels per day—faces potential disruptions.#middle_east #delhi #bengaluru #strait_of_hormuz #hardeep_singh_puri
