Petitioner vs LinkedIn Corporation — Writ petition regarding account restriction

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1. 3 Nov 2026News

   Account blocking by LinkedIn to be challenged through civil suit, not writ petition: Delhi High Court

   The Delhi High Court has held that a writ petition is not maintainable against LinkedIn or its resident grievance officer over their decision to block/restrict

   Bar and Bench

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court decided a specific legal complaint against LinkedIn cannot be handled through a writ petition.

   Who:

   The Delhi High Court is the court, and LinkedIn Corporation and its grievance officer are the respondents.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court in Delhi.

   Why:

   The court ruled that a writ petition is not the correct legal path for this type of dispute.

   What it means:

   The petitioner must now file a civil suit to challenge the blocking of the account.

2. 3 Nov 2026News

   LinkedIn Doesn't Perform Public Function, Account Restriction Can't Be Challenged In Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court

   The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the restriction of a user

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Delhi High Court dismissed a request from a user to reverse their LinkedIn account restriction.

   Who:

   The Petitioner is the user, LinkedIn Corporation is the company, and the Delhi High Court is the court.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court, Delhi.

   Why:

   The court decided that LinkedIn is a private business, not a public service provider, so it cannot be challenged this way.

   What it means:

   The court rejected the petition, meaning the user cannot force the company to restore the account through this specific legal process.