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Blink Digital Sues Meta for Rs 1,158 Crore Over Disabled Accounts; Bombay HC Hearing October 12
- •Blink Digital India Private Limited has filed a commercial suit against Facebook India Online Services Private Limited and Meta Platforms, Inc. in the Bombay High Court.
- •The digital advertising company seeks restoration of its disabled Business Manager accounts and corporate pages on Meta's platforms, along with Rs 1,158 crore in damages.
- •The Bombay High Court granted Meta two weeks to respond to Blink's interim application, with Blink having one week thereafter to file its response.
- •The next hearing is scheduled for October 12 at 4:30 pm to consider Blink's request for interim relief.
- •The court has not yet ruled on the merits of the case, including whether Meta was justified in disabling the accounts or if Blink is entitled to the claimed damages.
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Blink Digital filed a commercial suit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and Facebook India Online Services Private Limited after its Business Manager accounts and corporate pages were disabled on Meta's platforms. The digital advertising company is seeking the restoration of these accounts alongside a compensation claim for damages amounting to Rs 1,158 crore.
The Bombay High Court registry raised objections regarding how the Rs 1,158 crore figure was presented in the plaint, noting it included loss of future profits and costs. The registry instructed Blink to clarify how these components were calculated, provide supporting details, and ensure consistency across different sections of the filing.
Justice Abhay Ahuja permitted Blink Digital to proceed against the US-based Meta Platforms, Inc. in the Bombay High Court. During the September 17 hearing, Meta's counsel stated the company would preserve Blink's data lawfully until the next hearing scheduled for October 12, where the court will consider interim relief.
