The Bombay High Court protected Shilpa Shetty from deepfake misuse, stressing that “no personality can be portrayed this way” online.The Court said such manipulated content harms dignity and privacy, directing platforms to remove all objectionable material misusing her image.
On January 8, the Delhi High Court issued a John Doe order to remove deepfake videos on Facebook misrepresenting Dr. Naresh Trehan of Medanta Hospital endorsing unverified natural remedies. The court emphasized the infringement on personality rights and the potential harm to Dr. Trehan’s reputation, granting an injunction for swift removal of such content.
The Central government has formed a Deepfake Committee following petitions regarding the misuse of deepfake technology. This initiative, announced by MEITY, aims to recommend regulations and gather input from various stakeholders. The committee will consider international frameworks and submit a report within three months, focusing on developing detection technologies and software to combat the issue effectively.
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Today (16th April): The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of tweets and YouTube videos falsely alleging Gaurav Bhatia’s assault, citing concerns over “deepfake videos”. The court deemed these claims baseless and defamatory, highlighting the risk of future misuse. It directed the removal of the content until the pending defamation suit is resolved.
In a significant discourse, Justice Hima Kohli of the Supreme Court of India raised serious concerns about the burgeoning issues of online harassment and the ethical implications of deepfake technology. Speaking at a function focused on harassment and discrimination, Justice Kohli delved into the complexities of these modern challenges, exacerbated by the rapid evolution of […]