Hyderabad, June 13 -- The Telangana High Court has directed YouTube and Google to immediately remove videos allegedly containing defamatory, derogatory and inflammatory content against spiritual leader Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji.

Writ petition filed

Justice EV Venugopal issued the interim direction while hearing a writ petition filed by the Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Avadhootha Datta Peetha Trust, Hyderabad.

The trust sought the removal of content allegedly circulated through the Siddhaguru YouTube channel and related platforms, besides requesting speedy investigation into complaints lodged with the cybercrime police.

According to the petition, Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji heads a spiritual and charitable organisat...