Bombay High Court to Examine Suit Over Deepfake Videos of Minister Gadkari

The Bombay High Court is set to hear a petition filed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari concerning deepfake content that allegedly uses his likeness without consent. Gadkari has sued major tech companies including Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Google, arguing that their platforms failed to prevent the spread of manipulated videos. Deepfakes are synthetic media created using artificial intelligence to depict someone saying or doing things they never did. The case underscores growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation targeting public figures. Gadkari's legal team contends that the platforms' inaction violates his right to reputation and privacy under Indian law. The hearing will examine whether the tech giants have a legal duty to proactively remove such content. This lawsuit is among the first high-profile cases in India where a politician directly challenges social media companies over deepfakes. The outcome could set a precedent for platform liability in the country.