Delhi orders removal of AI content challenged by Rekha Gupta

According to LiveLaw, in its article “'Political Satire Can't Attack Dignity': Delhi High Court Orders Takedown Of AAP's Deepfake Videos Targeting CM Rekha Gupta”, the Delhi High Court on 6 November 2026 ordered the immediate removal of content identified by six URLs listed in the lawsuit brought by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta against the Aam Aadmi Party and other defendants. Gupta seeks a permanent injunction against publishing and circulating deepfake content on social media that she alleges is defamatory. The removal order specifically addresses defendants numbered 3, 4 and 5. The judge found a prima facie case in her favour and a risk of irreparable injury from rapid online circulation: the measure was adopted during the proceedings and does not constitute a final determination of her claim.

As reported by LiveLaw, Justice Manoj Jain acknowledged that public office entails greater scrutiny, criticism and political humour, while distinguishing these from portrayals that harm personal dignity. The reasoning described concerns the challenged content and its balance with freedom of expression; it does not establish a general AI obligation. The defendants were directed to file written statements within 30 days of receiving summons, with further consideration scheduled for 4 December. The full order has not been consulted, so the account of its scope and reasoning remains limited to the news report.