‘In 72 hours, remove AI video of MLA Sukhpal Khaira in woman’s attire’: Court to Meta

Khaira stated that the impugned video has acquired massive circulation, causing damage to his reputation. He stressed the seriousness of the matter as certain viewers have objected to the manner in which the plaintiff’s turbaned Sikh appearance has been used,” argued Khaira’s counsel.

The petitioner prayed for an order directing Meta to take down and disable access to the impugned content from the Facebook page and Instagram account, besides providing basic subscriber information of the login IDs concerned.

Meta’s counsel submitted that he is an intermediary and has no personal knowledge about the contents, but shall abide by the court order.

The court observed that, “At this stage, this court is satisfied that the plaintiff has been able to make out a prima facie case for grant of ad-interim injunction as the content uploaded is apparently defamatory, objectionable and AI-generated.”

“The plaintiff (Khaira) would have suffered an irreparable loss and injury in case the impugned content continues to remain accessible and circulated on public platforms,” said the court.

The court also directed that fresh notices be issued to the two other defendants, whose identities are presently not known, for the next date.

The matter has been listed for September 14 for awaiting compliance with the court’s order.