Bombay HC Directs Meta, Google To Take Down Defamatory Content Against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • The Bombay HC reportedly directed Meta, Google and other intermediaries to take down allegedly defamatory and AI-generated deepfake content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
  • Gadkari's suit seeks permanent and mandatory injunctions directing the removal of manipulated videos, images and other AI-generated content that he claims falsely links him to the government's E20 ethanol-blending policy
  • The court also urged Meta and Google to develop a mechanism for addressing such complaints without requiring affected individuals to seek judicial intervention each time