Meta Deepfakes Removed
Delhi High Court Orders Meta to Remove Alleged Deepfakes and Provide Protection
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To arrange protection while keeping the woman’s address private, the court directed her to give it to the investigating officer, who must promptly pass it and the court order to the local station-house officer.
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The court said the woman could seek compensation from the organisers of the demonstration and that filing the petition did not prevent her from pursuing other legal remedies.
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The FIR was registered under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, according to the Times of India.
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Justice Girish Kathpalia called the case “extraordinary,” saying it concerned not only the woman but also the Prime Minister.
The Delhi High Court ordered Meta to remove alleged AI-morphed images within 24 hours after a woman reported that Cockroach Janta Party leaders spread photos showing her alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi Indian Express. The court also directed Delhi Police to provide the woman protection after she received threats. Justice Girish Kathpalia called the case "extraordinary," saying it concerned not only the woman but also the Prime Minister News18.
The court issued notices to four CJP leaders — Saurav Das, Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ratna Singh — over the allegations Devdiscourse. An FIR was registered under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Times of India. The case is scheduled for a hearing on October 14 after police submit a progress report within a week.
Woman's Images Spread at Political Protest
The woman alleged that Cockroach Janta Party leaders circulated the morphed images at a Jantar Mantar demonstration Telegraph India. She reported receiving threats after the images appeared online. The alleged images showed her alongside the Prime Minister, which she did not consent to Gujarat Samachar.
Court Protects Woman's Address While Arranging Safety
To protect the woman without revealing her location, the court ordered her to give her address only to the investigating officer Indian Express. The officer must then pass both the address and the court order to the local police station immediately. This arrangement shields her privacy while ensuring police can provide quick protection.
Woman Can Seek Damages From Protest Organizers
Justice Kathpalia told the woman she could pursue compensation from the people who organized the Jantar Mantar demonstration Indian Express. The court made clear that filing this petition did not stop her from taking other legal action. She can pursue multiple remedies simultaneously to address the harm caused by the alleged deepfakes.
Meta Faces 24-Hour Deadline to Remove Content
Meta must remove all objectionable images and related links from its platforms within one day Gujarat Samachar. The court's swift order reflects how seriously it treated the case involving the Prime Minister. If Meta fails to comply, the company could face contempt charges.
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