Society, Rights & Justice · Chandigarh, India
Chandigarh court orders Meta to remove AI-manipulated video of Punjab MLA
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A Chandigarh civil court directed Meta to remove a morphed, AI-generated video depicting Punjab MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira from identified Facebook and Instagram accounts within 72 hours of receiving the order. The interim injunction found a prima facie case of objectionable and potentially defamatory content. Liability and final relief remain to be decided.
Why it matters
The order tests how quickly major platforms must respond to political deepfakes and how courts balance reputation, expression and evidence before a full trial.
Evidence assessment
Bar & Bench identifies the interim order, accounts and removal deadline; the defendants' response and final merits have not been adjudicated.
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