The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a plea filed by journalist Ravi Nair, which challenged a notice issued by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch. This decision marks a significant development in Nair’s ongoing legal troubles, particularly in relation to a complaint made by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd concerning an article co-authored by him.

Nair was summoned to appear before the Crime Branch for a preliminary enquiry on February 19, 2026, as part of the investigation into the complaint. This notice follows Nair’s previous conviction in a criminal defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises Ltd, where he was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment and fined Rs 5,000.

The court found Nair guilty under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code for tweets and articles published between October 2020 and July 2021. The ruling emphasized that the imputations in his writings were framed in a manner that conveyed assertions of fact rather than speculative opinion, according to the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Mansa.

In addition to his legal battles, Nair’s situation unfolds against the backdrop of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, which aims to prevent fraudulent or coercive religious conversions. The bill mandates that individuals planning a religious conversion must provide authorities with a 60-day advance notice.

Unlawful conversion under the proposed law would be classified as a cognizable, non-bailable offence, punishable with imprisonment of up to seven years. This legislative move has sparked discussions about the implications for personal freedoms and religious practices in the region.

As Nair navigates these legal challenges, the outcomes remain uncertain. The implications of the Supreme Court’s decision and the ongoing investigations by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch could have lasting effects on his career and the broader landscape of journalism in India. Details remain unconfirmed.

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The ruling, delivered on March 17, 2026, by Justice Mini Pushkarna, mandated social media platforms to remove the allegedly defamatory content. The court clarified that this order applies strictly within Indian jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for responsible content management on these platforms.

Himayani Puri, who is the daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, filed a substantial defamation suit amounting to Rs. 10 crore against various defendants, including journalists and social media platforms. The court found a prima facie case in favor of Puri, indicating that the allegations against her warranted serious legal consideration.

The defamatory posts reportedly began circulating on February 22, 2026, and Puri’s legal team argued that a coordinated online campaign was orchestrated against her, possibly due to her familial connections. “I am a victim of an attack because I am the daughter of a cabinet minister. I suspect political malice,” remarked Himayani Puri’s counsel during the proceedings.

In addition to ordering the removal of content uploaded from Indian IP addresses, the court also directed that URLs and links uploaded from outside India must be blocked from being viewed within the country. However, the issue of whether courts can order a global takedown of online content remains unresolved, as Justice Pushkarna noted, “The question of whether courts can order global takedown of online content is already pending before another Bench.”

Arvind Datar, representing Meta, acknowledged the limitations of the court’s jurisdiction, stating, “We can take down only within India. On global, we have taken a stand that we cannot do it globally and we are contesting the issue.” This highlights the ongoing challenges in regulating online content across borders, particularly in cases involving high-profile individuals.

The court has issued summons to the defendants in the suit, and as the case progresses, it may set important precedents regarding online defamation and the responsibilities of social media platforms. As the legal landscape continues to evolve, observers are keenly watching how this case will unfold and its implications for similar cases in the future.

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