Bombay HC allows Gadkari to sue Meta, Google over ‘defamatory’ posts linking him to E20 profits
Union minister Nitin Gadkari reportedly moved Bombay High Court alleging defamatory posts and deepfakes targeting him over the government E20 ethanol blend fuel policy. According to a Bar and Bench report, the BJP leader has sought to file a civil suit against Meta, X, Google and others over the content, and the court has granted this request. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has reportedly moved Bombay High Court (File photo) He has alleged that some content on social media is linking him and his family to E20 profits despite the policy being run by the Petroleum Ministry, the legal publication said. His plea argues that the posts allegedly defaming him and his family are publicly available. The E20 row and Gadkari’s defence The development comes amid criticism of the E20 policy, which holds provision for 20% ethanol to be blended in petrol in order to curb fuel imports and lower vehicle emissions. However, several vehicle owners have flagged concerns with its usage, especially in the older vehicle models. However, Gadkari has always backed the ethanol-blending programme. …
