Bombay High Court sets November 2 hearing in Blink Digital–Meta dispute

The Bombay High Court has scheduled a further hearing on Blink Digital’s request for interim protection over disabled business and advertising accounts. The dispute also concerns the court’s jurisdiction, contractual terms and Blink’s claims for agency recognition and compensation.

• The hearing is scheduled for November 2 at 4 pm, with one hour allotted to each side; the court said it would endeavour to finish that day.· 2 sources
• Blink Digital seeks restoration of its disabled Business Manager accounts and associated pages, recognition as a managed agency partner, and interim and permanent protections against further account restrictions.· 2 sources
• Blink claims Rs 1,158 crore in damages and compensation. The court registry raised procedural questions about the claim’s calculation and presentation; those questions are not a ruling on entitlement.· 2 sources
• Blink argues that contractual terms should not prevent an Indian business from pursuing its claims in Indian courts. Meta argues that its contractual terms should be enforced and that Blink must explain why they should not apply.· 2 sources
• The case is brought by Blink Digital India Private Limited against Facebook India Online Services Private Limited and Meta Platforms, Inc. The November hearing concerns Blink’s interim injunction application.· 2 sources