Delhi HC Protects Ravi Kishan’s Personality Rights; Google, Meta, X Told To Remove Defamatory Content

The Delhi High Court has not only ordered the removal of existing content against Ravi Kishan, but also restrained the publication or circulation of any defamatory or obscene material concerning the actor.

Written By : Sushil Kumar Pandey | Edited By: Arfa Javaid | Updated at : 06 Jul 2026 03:34 PM (IST)

Delhi HC Protects Ravi Kishan’s Personality Rights; Google, Meta, X Told To Remove Defamatory Content Delhi HC Protects Ravi Kishan’s Personality Rights; Google, Meta, X Told To Remove Defamatory Content

Delhi High Court has ordered removal of AI-generated content misusing Ravi Kishan’s identity.

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The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan and directed social media platforms to remove unauthorised content related to him. The matter has been scheduled to come up before the Joint Registrar on August 13, while the interim injunction plea will be taken up for hearing before the Court on October 16.

Google, Meta, X To Remove Defamatory Content

Justice Jyoti Singh, who heard the matter, also restrained the platforms from any defamatory or obscene content involving the actor. The court directed major tech giants, including Google, Meta and X Corp, to take down links to such content within 72 hours.

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The order comes as part of the High Court’s efforts to safeguard Ravi Kishan’s personality rights and prevent the unauthorised use of his identity and image online.

Besides ordering the removal of existing content, the court also restrained the publication or circulation of any defamatory or obscene material concerning the actor.

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Ravi Kishan’s plaintiff stated that a number of social media accounts and websites had posted objectionable reels, false statements, AI-generated videos, and sexually explicit material that used his name, image, and likeness without his consent. He further claimed that certain websites were incorporating his name as a keyword and embedding it within URLs to host pornographic content, while one of the defendants had allegedly used a distorted version of his name for a radio show.

Taking the suit on record, the Court issued summons to the defendants and notice on the interim injunction application. It directed that written statements be filed within 30 days of service of summons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What action did the Delhi High Court take concerning Ravi Kishan's personality rights?

The Delhi High Court protected Ravi Kishan's personality rights, directing social media platforms to remove unauthorized content related to him. This order aims to safeguard his identity and image online.

Which social media platforms are affected by the court's order?

Major tech giants including Google, Meta, and X Corp have been directed to remove content. The order applies to social media platforms hosting unauthorized material.

What types of content are to be removed from online platforms?

The court directed the removal of defamatory, obscene, and unauthorized content. This includes false statements, AI-generated videos, sexually explicit material, and pornographic content using Ravi Kishan's name or image.

Why did Ravi Kishan file a complaint with the High Court?

He complained that social media accounts and websites posted objectionable content, including false statements, AI-generated videos, and sexually explicit material, using his identity without consent. Some sites also used his name for pornographic content.