A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Today (May 1st), lodged with the Delhi High Court, requesting directives for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to halt the spread of deepfake videos during the Lok Sabha elections. The Court has scheduled a hearing for tomorrow to consider the matter.
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NEW DELHI: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) been initiated in the Delhi High Court, calling for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to curb the distribution of deepfake videos during the Lok Sabha elections.
Senior Advocate Jayant Mehta presented the petition to a bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, who have agreed to deliberate on the issue tomorrow.
Mehta explained that a group of lawyers filed the PIL, expressing significant concerns over the spread of deepfake videos in the current electoral season. He highlighted the problematic nature of these videos, which disseminate misleading narratives and can cause substantial harm before any corrective actions are possible.
“The videos are creating a narrative of misinformation,”
-he emphasized.
Additionally, Mehta pointed out that although there exists a legal framework under the Information Technology Act to address these offenses, the enforcement process is sluggish. Acting Chief Justice Manmohan acknowledged the complexities introduced by such technological advancements.
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The court declared that if the petition’s documentation is finalized by 12:30 PM today, they will proceed with the hearing tomorrow.
This PIL gains further relevance following the recent viral spread of a deepfake video featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In response, law enforcement agencies across various states have launched investigations and issued notices to numerous political figures involved.
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