Key facts
- Calcutta High Court ordered removal of "How Modi and Adani Stole India: The Friendship Files".
- Order effective until January 31, 2027, or further notice.
- Adani Enterprises sued Sabeer Bhatia and platforms for defamation.
- Court noted allegations of narcotics smuggling and terror financing.
- Platforms must preserve subscriber and IP address logs.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered social media platforms YouTube, X, and Instagram to remove a documentary titled "How Modi and Adani Stole India: The Friendship Files." The interim order, effective until January 31, 2027, was issued following a defamation suit filed by Adani Enterprises Limited against the documentary's alleged creator, Sabeer Bhatia. The company claims the film contains false and defamatory content that damages its reputation. The court observed that the documentary presented a dramatized narrative with serious allegations, including those concerning narcotics smuggling and terror financing, without substantiation from a competent authority. The order also directs the platforms to preserve subscriber details and relevant logs.