Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Defamatory Content Against Isha Foundation

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of defamatory videos and content against spiritual leader Sadhguru's Isha Foundation from online platforms. The court ruled that the YouTube video by Shyam Meera Singh contained unverified allegations, leading to harm to the foundation's reputation and must be taken down.

The Delhi High Court has issued an order mandating the removal of videos and content by YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh, which allegedly defame Sadhguru's Isha Foundation. The court's decision highlights the potential reputational damage the content could inflict on the spiritual organization.

Justice Subramonium Prasad emphasized that the video's clickbait title and unsubstantiated claims posed a threat to the trust's image. Consequently, Singh is restrained from publishing further allegations. Platforms like X, Meta, and Google are instructed to erase the defamatory material.

Citing fabricated email sources as the basis of Singh's allegations, the court underscored the importance of balancing freedom of expression with protecting reputations. Isha Foundation's counsel argued that the video's contents were false and reckless, stressing the irreplaceable nature of a reputation built over time.

(With inputs from agencies.)