New Delhi : The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate removal of online content linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Hearing a plea filed by Himayani Puri, the court directed that all “impugned content” flagged by her be taken down forthwith.
The court clarified that the present direction applies to content uploaded within the Indian jurisdiction. Let them file reply and then we can consider the issue, the bench said while issuing summons to the defendants, including intermediary platforms. The court found that the balance of convenience lies in favour of the petitioner and that the matter requires deeper consideration. It directed all parties to file their responses within two weeks.
The actual nature of false imputation is association with a convicted criminal. I have none,” the counsel submitted, adding, “I am a victim of an attack because I am the daughter of a cabinet minister. I suspect political malice.” It was argued that Himayani Puri, a resident of New York, has suffered substantial reputational harm abroad. “I am a financial fiduciary and banker and investor there, so there is a global reputation to protect,” the counsel said, seeking wider relief including a global takedown.
Counsel representing some journalists submitted that there is a worldwide investigation related to Epstein and that journalistic freedom must be protected. It was argued that certain videos and posts were merely raising questions and referred to publicly known facts, including claims that Hardeep Puri had met Epstein.
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