Delhi High Court Exempts Defendants from Further Appearances After Compliance with Takedown Orders

Collaborative Approach Encouraged for Removal of Identical Infringing Content in Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev v. IGOR ISAKOV Case

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court, presided by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, has ruled on the compliance of several defendants regarding the takedown of infringing content in the case between Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev and Igor Isakov. The court acknowledged the efforts of defendants numbered 43, 44, 45, 46, and 47 in adhering to the interim orders dated May 30, 2025, which mandated the removal of infringing links from their platforms.

The case, marked by its focus on digital content infringement, saw Defendant Nos. 43, 44, 46, and 47 being exempted from further court appearances due to their compliance with the court’s directions. Defendant No. 45, who has also complied, is directed to collaborate with the plaintiff to employ technology for identifying and removing identical infringing content, thus reducing the necessity for repeated legal interventions.

The court emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach, encouraging Defendant No. 45 to work alongside the plaintiff to ensure effective takedown of misleading representations, particularly those identified under Google's advertisement policy. In case of any technological limitations, Defendant No. 45 is permitted to file an affidavit to address such concerns.

Furthermore, the plaintiff is instructed to file an amended memo of parties and effect service on contesting defendants following the receipt of Basic Subscriber Information (BSI) details of additional URLs. The case is scheduled for further proceedings before the Joint Registrar on January 13, 2026, followed by a case management hearing on February 25, 2026.

This judgment underscores the judiciary’s proactive stance in enforcing compliance with digital content regulations, particularly under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, aiming to safeguard against misuse of online platforms for commercial gain through misleading content.

Bottom Line:

Compliance with interim court orders regarding take down of infringing content and exemption from appearance for defendants upon compliance.

Statutory provision(s): Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Rule 4(4)

Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev v. IGOR ISAKOV, (Delhi) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2796453