High Court orders takedown of posts linking Hardeep Puri's daughter with Epstein
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Delhi HC grants interim relief to Himayani Puri, orders removal of posts linking her to Epstein, seeks replies from platforms and defendants within two weeks
In a significant interim relief, 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, observing that a prima facie case had been made in her favour.
Hearing a plea filed by Himayani Puri, the court directed that all “impugned content” flagged by her be taken down forthwith. It added that if the content is not removed immediately, intermediary platforms must ensure its removal within 24 hours.
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.
Appearing for Himayani Puri, counsel argued that the allegations were part of an “orchestrated attack” aimed at tarnishing her reputation. “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.”
The counsel also informed the court that specific URLs had been identified and action was being sought against them. “We have set out the true facts and the correct picture,” the submission added.
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Delhi HC grants interim relief to Himayani Puri, orders removal of posts linking her to Epstein, seeks replies from platforms and defendants within two weeks
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