Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia faces ₹50 crore Adani defamation suit over Modi documentary: What is the case?

What happened: Adani Enterprises filed a ₹50 crore defamation suit against Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia over his documentary The Friendship Files: How Modi and Adani Stole India. Why it matters: Adani Enterprises told the court the content prompted inquiries from some investors and harmed its reputation. The court said continued republication could cause injury not adequately compensated in money, while clarifying the order does not bar constructive criticism or fair reporting.

Adani Enterprises filed a ₹50 crore defamation suit against Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia over his documentary The Friendship Files: How Modi and Adani Stole India.

Adani Enterprises told the court the content prompted inquiries from some investors and harmed its reputation. The court said continued republication could cause injury not adequately compensated in money, while clarifying the order does not bar constructive criticism or fair reporting.