Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has approached the Delhi High Court against the controversial news regarding her name. He has filed a defamation suit of Rs 10 crore. Himayani says that wrong and misleading information is being spread about him on social media and internet, which is damaging his image.
Objection expressed on being linked to Epstein
In the petition, Himayani Puri has specifically objected to the fact that her name is being linked to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He says that in some posts and videos it was falsely claimed that he had any connection with Epstein or any of his activities. He clarified that he did not have any kind of financial, business or personal relationship with Epstein.
Allegations of edited video and fake content
Himayani has said in her petition that since February 22, 2026, posts are being continuously posted against her on social media. Edited videos, misleading captions and manipulated thumbnails have been used in these. According to him, all this is being done deliberately to create confusion and anger among the people.
The petition also states that some posts claimed that the company where Himayani had previously worked had received funding from Epstein or his associates.
Apart from this, it was also alleged in some posts that he had conspired with businessman Robert Millard for the downfall of Lehman Brothers. Himayani has called all these allegations completely false and fabricated.
Demand to give instructions to social media companies
Himayani Puri has demanded from the court that all the defamatory posts, videos and content present on platforms like Google, Meta and X should be removed immediately. He has also requested that if similar material comes to light in future, strict instructions should be given to remove it too.
On behalf of Himayani, senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has argued in the court that she is being targeted only because she is the daughter of a Union Minister. He says that this matter is not just about personal reputation but is a necessary legal step against misinformation.
The hearing of this case is likely to be held in Delhi High Court on Tuesday (17 March). Now it remains to be seen what stand the court takes on this and what instructions it issues on such news spreading on social media.