Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Court Orders Removal of Deepfake Videos Targeting Punjab CM
Someone made a fake video of Punjab's Chief Minister using AI.
This video was put online, and it looked like the Chief Minister was doing something he didn't do.
The court said that YouTube, Telegram, and Instagram have to take down this video very quickly.
If they don't, they could get in trouble.
The police are also trying to find the person who made the video and shared it.
Several complaints were filed, and the police are seeking removal from various platforms.
The suspect also offered a reward to anyone who could prove the video was AI-generated.
Mohali court issued an order to remove deepfake videos of Punjab CM within 24 hours.
YouTube, Telegram, and Instagram are the platforms targeted by the court order.
Failure to comply with the order will result in legal action.
A case was filed against Jagman Samra for allegedly creating and spreading the video.
Police are investigating and seeking to remove the video from various platforms.
- Who
- Mohali court, Jagman Samra, Cyber Crime Wing
- What
- Ordered removal of AI-generated deepfake videos defaming Punjab CM.
- When
- Within 24 hours of the order.
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- To prevent the spread of defamatory content and hold accountable those responsible.
Legal Authority
Suspect
Video Content
Legal Authority
Video is defamatory and illegal.
Suspect
Claims video is AI-generated and offers reward for proof.
- Target
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- Platforms Ordered
- YouTube, Telegram, Instagram
- Action
- Remove deepfake videos within 24 hours
- Legal Action
- Threatened for non-compliance
- Suspect
- Jagman Samra
- Charges
- Various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and IT Act
- Compliance Report
- Required within 10 days
