Delhi High Court Orders Removal of AI-Generated Content Exploiting Singer Jubin Nautiyal
The Delhi High Court issued an interim order on February 19, 2026, directing the removal of AI-generated deepfakes exploiting singer Jubin Nautiyal's voice, image and likeness. The court restrained artificial intelligence platforms and websites from using his identity without consent, recognising real and ongoing damage to his reputation.
What happened
Singer Jubin Nautiyal moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection against unauthorised use of his name, voice, image and likeness. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela granted an interim order on February 19, 2026, restraining multiple artificial intelligence platforms, websites and e-commerce portals from exploiting the singer's identity without consent.
Reported impact
The court noted that the singer faced genuine and ongoing harm to his reputation from deepfake videos and online misuse of his identity. Justice Gedela observed that the damage to the image and personality of the plaintiff appeared to be real and present.
Index analysis
The court recognised the singer as a well-known and well-accepted personality, determining he had a prima facie strong case. The court stated that the irreparable loss and injury caused by unauthorised use could not be compensated in monetary terms.
Governance controls
The interim order directed the blocking and removal of links, videos, websites and mobile applications that violate the singer's personality and publicity rights.
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Sources and evidence
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