Delhi High Court Protects Personality Rights Of Journalist Rajat Sharma, Orders Take Down Of Deepfake Content

The Delhi High Court ruled on the protection of personality rights in the context of deepfake videos. The case involved Rajat Sharma, a prominent television personality, who sought legal redress against the creation of deepfake videos that misrepresented him. The Court recognized that personality rights are violated when an individual’s likeness is used without consent in such videos. The ruling provides important precedents for protecting individuals from unauthorized use of their image, emphasizing the evolving challenges posed by technology and digital media.