Overview
- The Delhi High Court issued an interim order restraining the creation and spread of AI deepfakes that falsely depict Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praising Pakistan.
- X must remove listed links and Instagram must keep flagged reels inaccessible, in line with directions to the platforms named in the suit.
- Both platforms must share uploader identities, subscriber details, IP login records, phone numbers, and email addresses with Tharoor within three weeks.
- The court said personality and publicity rights are protected under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution and affirmed Tharoor’s exclusive control over his image, voice, and speaking style.
- Tharoor’s suit traces the fakes to a March 2026 campaign that overlapped with the Kerala Assembly elections, and the court allowed him to seek swift takedowns if new videos appear.