Malabar Gold Takes Legal Action Against Users on X for Defamation

By Neev News Desk|Feb 20, 2026, 13:51 ISTUpdated: Feb 20, 2026, 14:25 IST1 min read
Malabar Gold Takes Legal Action Against Users on X for Defamation

Malabar Gold has issued legal notices to numerous users on the platform X, following a court order to remove certain posts and restrict access to activist Vijay Patel's account in India.

Malabar Gold has initiated legal proceedings against several users on the social media platform X, citing defamation. This action comes after a court ruling that instructed various platforms, including X, to remove specific posts that were deemed harmful and to limit access to the account of activist Vijay Patel within India.

Court's Directive

The court's decision mandates that the flagged posts be taken down, reflecting the seriousness of the allegations made against Malabar Gold. The company is seeking to protect its reputation and has taken steps to address what it considers defamatory statements made by users on the platform.

According to a report by NDTV Business (Profit), the legal notices serve as a formal warning to the users involved, highlighting the potential consequences of spreading false information. Malabar Gold's actions underscore the increasing scrutiny of online content and the legal responsibilities of social media users regarding the information they share.