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Delhi HC Orders Tamil Media to Remove Defamatory Content Against Isha, Sadhguru

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order directing Tamil media outlet Nakkheeran to remove defamatory videos and articles published against Isha Foundation and Sadhguru. The Foundation welcomed the order, stating it will pursue legal action against those spreading false content. The case stems from a 2024 defamation suit filed by Isha seeking removal of the material and an injunction. This follows a similar 2025 order where the court directed a YouTuber to take down a defamatory video.

Key Points: Delhi HC Orders Removal of Defamatory Content on Isha Foundation

  • Court issues interim removal order
  • Content deemed defamatory and vulgar
  • Foundation vows continued legal action
  • Similar past action against a YouTuber
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Delhi HC directs Tamil media outlet to remove defamatory content against Isha Foundation and Sadhguru

Delhi High Court directs Nakkheeran Media to take down defamatory videos and articles targeting Isha Foundation and Sadhguru in an interim order.

"We wholeheartedly welcome this interim order... It is unfortunate that certain media outlets... continue to propagate false and defamatory allegations. - Isha Foundation"

ew Delhi, March 19

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued an interim order directing Tamil Media outlet Nakkheeran Media to remove defamatory videos and articles published against Isha Foundation and Sadhguru, as per the release.

Welcoming the order, Isha Foundation stated that it will continue to pursue legal action against those spreading false and malicious content.

The case stems from a series of videos published by Nakkheeran that contained defamatory, vulgar, and obscene content, attempting to harm the reputation of Isha Foundation and Sadhguru. In response, the Foundation filed a defamation suit before the Delhi High Court in 2024, seeking the removal of such content and an injunction against the publication of similar material in the future.

Isha filed an interim application in the matter seeking immediate removal of the content mentioned in the suit, as well as those published during the transfer petition before the Supreme Court, and sought restraint on further publication of such materials. The application was heard in December 2025, during which the Delhi High Court had reserved orders after hearing arguments from both sides.

The order was issued today, with the Court directing the removal of the impugned videos and articles published by Nakkheeran concerning Isha Foundation and Sadhguru.

In its statement, the Isha Foundation said, "We wholeheartedly welcome this interim order of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court. It is unfortunate that certain media outlets and individuals continue to propagate false and defamatory allegations without any evidence, as part of a deliberate effort to mislead the public."

"For over three decades, Isha Foundation has been deeply committed to large-scale social development and human well-being, work that has touched hundreds of millions of lives across the world. It is this very work that these coordinated attacks seek to disrupt. Isha will continue to pursue all appropriate legal action against those responsible. No amount of defamation or orchestrated misinformation will deter our efforts towards human well-being."

In March 2025, the Delhi High Court had directed YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh to take down a defamatory video with false claims against Sadhguru and Isha Foundation. Following court orders, the misleading video was removed by the YouTuber.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some action against these smear campaigns. As someone who has benefited from Isha Yoga, it's hurtful to see such baseless attacks. The court has done the right thing. Truth prevails.
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Rohit P
While I support legal action against defamation, I hope this doesn't set a precedent for silencing all critical journalism. There should be a clear line between malicious content and legitimate inquiry. Media must be responsible, but courts must also protect scrutiny of large organizations.
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Sarah B
Good move. In the age of social media, false narratives spread like wildfire. It's important for institutions to defend their reputation legally. Sadhguru's environmental initiatives are globally recognized.
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Karthik V
Nakkheeran has a history of sensationalism. The court's order is a reminder that media houses cannot hide behind 'investigative journalism' to publish vulgar and unverified content. This is about basic decency, not curbing free speech.
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Michael C
Interesting to see this play out. Defamation laws in India seem quite strong. The key detail is the court found the content "defamatory, vulgar and obscene". That's a pretty clear-cut case for removal.

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