Bombay High Court orders removal of deepfake videos targeting Nitin Gadkari over ethanol policy

During the proceedings, the court expressed concern over the absence of a mechanism to remove abusive content without judicial intervention. It observed that individuals are compelled to approach courts for relief in such matters.

The Bombay High Court ordered social media intermediaries to remove vile and abusive online content. These posts falsely linked Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to the ethanol-blended petrol controversy. The court granted urgent interim relief to the minister against several platforms. Gadkari sought damages for fabrica

The court also questioned platforms such as Meta, X Corp and Google LLC over the lack of mechanism to remove abusive content without the person having to approach the courts.

An Indian court has issued a temporary order directing US social media firms to take down abusive and AI-generated content targeting a federal minister over the country’s ethanol-blending policy.