HC orders removal of deepfake clips of Dr Trehan on social media

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of deepfake videos of Medanta aNaresh Trehan circulating on social media.

Justice Mini Pushkarna said if the videos were not taken down by those who uploaded or shared the clips within a day, social media intermediaries would remove it within 36 hours from the receipt of the order.

“The plaintiffs have demonstrated a prima facie case for grant of injunction and, in case, no ex parte ad interim injunction is granted, the plaintiffs will suffer an irreparable loss. Further, balance of convenience also lies in favour of the plaintiffs, and against the defendants,” the court said on January 8.