Delhi High Court orders removal of Tabu's AI-generated content

The Delhi High Court has granted Bollywood actress Tabu an interim injunction to protect her personality rights from unauthorized online exploitation, including through artificial intelligence and deepfake technology. In an order passed on August 6, Justice Jyoti Singh directed major digital platforms to remove over 150 URLs containing objectionable content that allegedly misuses the actress's name, image, and voice without her consent.

The court's directive requires Google, Meta, X, Reddit, eBay, and GoDaddy to take down the specified webpages within 36 hours. The order also compels these intermediaries to disclose basic subscriber information and IP log details to help identify the individuals behind the accounts. The case, filed as a commercial suit, will be heard next on December 7, 2026.

Tabu's petition alleged that her identity was being commercially exploited through fake event-booking accounts, unauthorized merchandise, and fabricated statements. A significant concern was the creation and circulation of AI-generated obscene content, including manipulated images, videos, and GIFs derived from her films and public appearances. The court noted that scenes from her work were...