Introduction:

In the case of Resilient Innovations Pvt. Ltd. v. Madhuri Jain Grover & Ors., the Delhi High Court issued a restraining order against Ashneer Grover, former Managing Director of BharatPe, prohibiting him from making defamatory statements against the fintech company or its officials. Justice Prathiba M Singh directed Grover to remove derogatory tweets and instructed Economic Times to take down an article based on Grover’s letters to the RBI Chairman.

Arguments of Both Sides:

BharatPe, represented by Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, alleged that Grover violated previous court orders and his undertaking by making fresh defamatory statements and providing letters to Economic Times. Grover’s counsel, Advocate Giriraj Subramanium, argued that the article was based on his client’s letters to the RBI and contended that Grover did not directly provide the letters to Economic Times.

Court’s Judgment:

The Delhi High Court found Grover’s tweets and letters prima facie violative of judicial orders and his undertaking, expressing disapproval of his actions as a businessman and former founder of BharatPe. The court restrained Grover from making further defamatory statements and ordered the removal of offending tweets and articles. It emphasized the importance of upholding judicial orders and maintaining professional conduct.