Indian court orders removal of documentary on Modi and Adani amid defamation suit
A Calcutta High Court interim order requires platforms to remove Sabeer Bhatia's film on Modi and Adani. Adani Enterprises seeks Rs.50 crore in damages.
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what happened
The Calcutta High Court has issued an interim injunction ordering YouTube, X and Instagram to remove the 36-minute documentary The Friendship Files, which examines the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire Gautam Adani, along with its reproductions. Adani Enterprises has filed a Rs.50 crore defamation suit against Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia, arguing the film contains false claims and that it prompted investor inquiries, according to the court order reported by Bar and Bench.
Bhatia, who is based in the US, disputes the claim and says the damages sought are unjustified. The injunction runs until January 31, 2027, or until further orders. The court stressed that the order is interim, is not a final ruling on the allegations, and does not bar constructive criticism or evidence-based reporting on the Adani Group or government policy.
why it matters
For markets, the story mainly concerns reputational and governance scrutiny around the Adani Group rather than any direct change to its financial outlook.
market impact
Adani Enterprises: legal dispute and investor questions over reputational risk, no direct change to financials
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- Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia faces Rs.50 crore Adani defamation suit over Modi documentary: What is the case? — Moody's, 27 October 2026 at 18:15 UTC
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