India, May 16 -- Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union minister, has reportedly approached a Hyderabad court with a defamation suit, seeking the removal of circulating on satellite television channels, YouTube, and social media platforms that he says links him to a case involving his son Bandi Bhageerath.

Kumar's counsel also warned of legal consequences for non-compliance, stating, that failure to comply with directives will be deemed 'contempt of court,' and "legal action under the provisions of contempt of court will be initiated against any individual who fails to adhere to these orders," according to an ANI news agency report.

The minister has reportedly requested in the petition before the city civil court to direct digital platforms and medi...