Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Moves Delhi HC Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Content

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary has approached the Delhi High Court with a defamation suit seeking removal of allegedly objectionable online material circulated against him on social media platforms.

Justice Amit Bansal, who heard the matter today, directed Choudhary’s counsel to implead the creators and uploaders of the impugned content as parties to the proceedings. The Court further instructed Google and Meta to furnish details of the Facebook pages and YouTube channels responsible for uploading the material.

During the hearing, the Court noted that Choudhary had not placed on record the transcripts or copies of the alleged defamatory videos.

He was directed to file the same, following which the request for interim relief will be considered. The plea for an interim injunction is scheduled to be heard next on January 13.

The videos circulating online reportedly depict Choudhary in a telephonic conversation with a woman, and the content is alleged to contain sexually suggestive elements.

Choudhary is currently serving as the ninth Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He represents the Nowshera constituency in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly as a member of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, having been elected on October 8, 2024.

Before this, he served as a Member of the Legislative Council representing the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party.

Case Title: Surinder Kumar Choudhary v. Google LLC & Ors

Bench: Justice Amit Bansal

Hearing Date: 2 December 2025