The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued takedown notices to several journalists, media houses, and content creators—including Newslaundry, The Wire, Ravish Kumar, Dhruv Rathee, Akash Banerjee (The Deshbhakt)—ordering the removal of 138 YouTube videos and 83 Instagram posts concerning the Adani Group. The directive is based on a September 6, 2025, ex-parte injunction granted by a Delhi court in a defamation suit filed by Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL). (The News Minute)
The content flagged ranges widely: from investigative journalism and political interviews to satire and incidental references. Some videos even included screenshots of previously published content. According to the MIB, these materials were purportedly defamatory and had not been removed despite the court’s order. (The Wire)
The order gives media outlets and creators 36 hours to comply and submit proof of removal. The notices also demand compliance from intermediaries—platforms like YouTube/Google and Instagram/Meta—under the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules, 2021. (The News Minute)
The court clarified that the injunction is not intended to suppress “fair, verified and substantiated reporting” regarding Adani Enterprises or related court proceedings. (Scroll.in)
