Delhi High Court Orders Takedown Of Posts Linking Union Minister Hardeep Puri's Daughter To Jeffrey Epstein, But No Global Relief The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted interim relief to Himayani Puri, the daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Puri, seeking the removal of posts linking her to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Justice Mini Pushkarna issued an order directing social media platforms such as Twitter, Google, YouTube, Meta, LinkedIn, and other unnamed entities to take down the allegedly defamatory content. However, the court clarified that the global takedown request would be addressed separately by a division bench, and for now, the focus is on content within India. The case is scheduled for further hearing on August 7. Himayani Puri has filed a defamation lawsuit worth Rs. 10 crore, seeking a "john doe" order to remove the content. Her legal team, led by Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, argued that the allegations against her are false and part of a coordinated campaign targeting her due to her father’s political position. Jethmalani claimed that the accusations are baseless and part of an effort to discredit her, citing previous targeting of the minister’s wife for alleged illegal property acquisition. He emphasized that if content is uploaded from devices in India, a global takedown is permissible, regardless of the user’s location. In response, Meta’s counsel, Senior Advocate Arvind Datar, stated that the platform can only enforce removal within India and cannot comply with global takedown orders. Datar argued that the issue of global enforcement is pending before a division bench and that intermediaries like Meta cannot act without a court directive.#jeffrey_epstein #meta #delhi_high_court #hardeep_puri #himayani_puri
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
