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Published

1 Oct 2026

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1 Oct 2026

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Bombay High Court Orders X Corp to Remove Defamatory Video Against Serum Institute and Adar Poonawalla

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Why it matters

The Bombay High Court has directed social media platform X Corp to remove a defamatory video uploaded by influencer Yohan Tengra against Serum Institute and its CEO Adar Poonawalla.

Key points

  • The Bombay High Court directed X Corp to remove a video uploaded by influencer Yohan Tengra.
  • The order follows allegations that the content was defamatory towards Serum Institute and its CEO Adar Poonawalla.

What changed

X Corp has been ordered to take down a specific video deemed defamatory against Serum Institute and Adar Poonawalla.

Who it affects

Social media platform X Corp, influencer Yohan Tengra, Serum Institute, and CEO Adar Poonawalla.

Jurisdiction

India

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