Blink Digital vs Meta Platforms Inc.

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1. 28 Oct 2026News

   Bombay High Court rejects Meta’s plea to shift Blink Digital's suit to California; notes Facebook India did not raise objection

   The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by Meta Platforms Inc. challenging the jurisdiction of Indian courts to hear a ₹1,000 crore comm

   Bar and Bench

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court rejected a request to move a lawsuit to California for legal proceedings.

   Who:

   Blink Digital is the company suing, Meta Platforms Inc is the company being sued, and the Bombay High Court is the authority deciding the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The court noted that Facebook India did not object to the case being heard in India.

   What it means:

   The lawsuit will continue to be heard by the court in India instead of being moved elsewhere.

2. 27 Oct 2026News

   Bombay High Court rejects Meta’s jurisdiction challenge in Blink Digital dispute; Interim relief hearing on November 2

   The Economic Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that it has the power to hear the legal dispute between these two companies.

   Who:

   Blink Digital is the claimant, Meta Platforms Inc is the defendant, and the Bombay High Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The court rejected the argument made by Meta that the case should be heard in a different location.

   What it means:

   The court will now hold a hearing on November 2 to decide on immediate temporary measures for this case.