State of Maharashtra vs 24 X users (Defamation investigation)

Updates

1. News21 Oct 2026

   Mumbai Police issue notices to 24 ”X” accounts over Sabeer Bhatia”s documentary

   Mumbai, Oct 21 (PTI) Mumbai Police have issued legal notices to 24 ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account holders, days after they shared a controversial documentary posted by tech entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Mumbai Police issued formal notices to users of the social media platform X.

   Who:

   The Mumbai Police is the investigating agency and the twenty-four X users are the notice recipients.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Mumbai, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The police are investigating allegations of defamation related to a documentary about Sabeer Bhatia.

   What it means:

   The recipients must now respond to the police investigation regarding their online posts.

   The Print
2. News21 Oct 2026

   Mumbai Police issue notices to 24 X users over Sabir Bhatia’s documentary

   Mumbai Police have issued notices to 24 X account holders for sharing Sabir Bhatia’s documentary on Gautam Adani and PM Narendra Modi, citing alleged defamation. | Mumbai news

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Mumbai Police issued legal notices to social media users regarding a documentary about Sabir Bhatia.

   Who:

   The Mumbai Police are the investigating agency, while 24 X users are the recipients of these notices.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Mumbai, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The police are conducting an investigation into alleged defamation, which is the act of damaging someone's reputation.

   What it means:

   The users must now engage with the police process as part of this ongoing defamation inquiry.

   Hindustan Times