Delhi HC grants Kangana Ranaut personality rights protection against deepfakes

The Delhi High Court on October 8, 2026 restrained unauthorized use of actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's identity, including AI-generated deepfakes and fabricated quotes. Meta must remove the flagged content within 72 hours, while MeitY and DoT must block infringing websites.

• Court recognized Ranaut's exclusive proprietary rights over her personality attributes
• Meta must remove Annexure A and Document K content within 72 hours
• MeitY and DoT must issue blocking directions in the same 72-hour window
• Defendants must file compliance affidavits within two weeks