Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been issued a contempt notice by a Mumbai court after YouTube failed to comply with an order to take down a defamatory video. The controversial video is aimed at the Dhyan Foundation and its founder Yogi Ashwini.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has received a contempt notice from a Mumbai court regarding a defamatory video allegedly posted on YouTube targeting spiritual guru Yogi Ashwini. The notice was issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Ballard Pier on November 21,

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai served a contempt of court notice as subsidiary YouTube failed to comply with the removal of a video, reported multiple media outlets. The opposite side alleged that the video was defamatory and targeted the Dhyan Foundation and its founder,

A Mumbai court has issued a contempt notice against Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The notice was issued to Pichai after YouTube failed to follow a court order which directed taking down the a defamatory video titled 'Pakhandi Baba ki Kartut'.

In its defence, YouTube cited immunity under the Information Technology Act, arguing that defamation does not qualify as content that can be blocked under Section 69-A of the Act