The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of social media content linking Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 24 hours.
Justice Mini Pushkarna also restrained several users from publishing, circulating or disseminating such content on social media platforms in any manner.
The court observed that Himayani Puri has a prima facie case in her favour and she will suffer irreparable injury if interim relief was not granted.
Himayani Puri, a finance professional, has sought ₹10 crore as damages and an order to restrain several entities from disseminating defamatory content.
She alleged that there was a 'coordinated and malicious online campaign' to link her to Epstein and his crimes.
The court listed the case for further hearing in August.
