The High Court in Kolkata, India, has issued an order requiring the removal of an online documentary from public platforms. The film, which was posted by Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia, centers on allegations of a close, improper relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani. The documentary, which had gained significant traction on social media, suggests that the two figures engaged in acts of cronyism.

Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani Group, initiated legal action against the documentary, filing a defamation suit in the Kolkata High Court. The company argued that the content of the film is factually incorrect and defamatory. According to representatives for Adani Enterprises, the documentary’s claims have caused reputational harm and prompted inquiries from various stakeholders. While the court has mandated the takedown of the content, the legal proceedings regarding the defamation claims are ongoing. The documentary had accumulated millions of views prior to the court's intervention, sparking a broader conversation regarding media regulation and the intersection of corporate interests and political leadership in India.