Summary
The Delhi High Court ordered Meta Platforms to remove an alleged deepfake image within 24 hours after a woman petitioned the court, claiming her face was digitally morphed onto an obscene image featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The petitioner alleged the manipulated image was circulated on social media and displayed on banners during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where it was accompanied by obscene slogans. The court also issued notices to four individuals accused of creating and circulating the content, while directing Delhi Police to investigate the allegations and submit a status report within one week. The petitioner reported receiving severe threats, including rape and death threats, following the image’s circulation, prompting the court to order police protection and confidentiality for her address.