The Delhi High Court has directed the takedown of deepfake and impersonating content posted on social media against Drishti IAS founder Vikas Divyakirti, issued summons in his personality rights suit, and directed the intermediaries to share subscriber details and IP logs of the uploaders with him.
The Delhi High Court said free speech must not be misused to insult or humiliate others, stressing that “free speech should therefore not trample on dignity and vice versa.” Justice Ravinder Dudeja cautioned influencers and netizens to post responsibly, noting that online content can cause lasting harm.
