After YouTube block, Mumbai Police asks X to remove 24 posts on Modi-Adani video essay
Following YouTube's blocking of a video essay by Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia concerning Modi and Adani, Mumbai Police issued multiple legal notices to X (formerly Twitter) demanding removal of posts. The police cited provisions in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, regarding defamation and statements promoting disharmony or public mischief. Initial notice requested removal of 24 posts across multiple handles; a subsequent notice marked high priority focused on three URLs from Bhatia's account, alleging serious unsubstantiated allegations using vulgar language.
Key points
- Mumbai Police issued takedown notices to X for Modi-Adani video essay posts
- Cited defamation and disharmony provisions under Indian law
- Initial notice targeted 24 posts; follow-up notice focused on three URLs from Sabeer Bhatia's account
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