In the deepfake era, photos claiming adultery by spouse to be proved by evidence: Delhi HC

In the era of deepfakes, photographs placed by a spouse alleging adultery by the other partner would have to be proved by way of evidence before the family court, the Delhi High Court has said.

The court’s observation came while dealing with a man’s contention that his estranged wife was living in adultery.
The high court dismissed the appeal of the husband challenging a family court’s order directing him to pay Rs 75,000 maintenance to his wife and minor daughter.

As the counsel for the husband drew the court’s attention to certain photographs of his wife, a bench of justices Rajiv Shakdher and Amit Bansal said,