Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Delhi High Court Bans AI Deepfake Movie
Akira Nandan, the son of a famous actor and politician, went to a big court in Delhi.
He was upset because a movie was made using computers to copy his face, voice, and how he acts.
He said this was not right and hurt his privacy.
The court agreed and said the movie should not be shown.
They also told big companies like Facebook and YouTube to remove the movie and any related content.
The court said using computers to copy someone without their permission is like stealing and can hurt their reputation.
The court will talk about this again on February 5.
Akira Nandan filed a petition in Delhi High Court against an AI-generated film that exploited his name, personality, and likeness without authorization.
The court restrained the circulation and broadcast of the film, ordering the immediate takedown of the online content across platforms.
The court also restrained the defendants from further exploiting Akira's persona through AI or deepfake technologies.
Meta Platforms was directed to inform the user of the infringing URLs and take down the content if the user fails to do so within 72 hours.
The matter has been posted for further proceedings on February 5.
- Who
- Akira Nandan (alias Akira Desai), son of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Filed a petition in Delhi High Court against an AI-generated film exploiting his name, personality, and likeness
- When
- The petition was filed recently, with the court issuing an order on January 23 and the next hearing scheduled for February 5
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Akira Nandan claimed that the use of AI and deepfake technology violated his right to privacy, personality rights, moral rights, publicity rights, and copyright
- Petitioner
- Akira Nandan (alias Akira Desai)
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Technologies Used
- AI Morphing, Deep Fake
- Defendants
- Sambhawaami Studios LLP, John Doe persons, Meta Platforms
- Court Action
- Ban on movie, immediate takedown of online content, restraint on further exploitation of persona
- Court's Statement
- Using AI to mimic identity is a violation of privacy and personality rights
- Court Bench
- Justice Tushar Tao Gadela
- Next Hearing
- February 5
Sources
AP: Dy CM Son Akira Nandan Moves Delhi High Court
HC bars AI film using Pawan Kalyan's son's likeness
Delhi High Court Halts AI Film Over Unauthorised Use Of Pawan Kalyan's Son's Identity
Delhi HC orders takedown of AI movie featuring PK’s son
Delhi HC restrains circulation of AI film allegedly exploiting likeness of Pawan Kalyan’s son
