FIR filed over AI-generated derogatory video of Chief Justice Gavai
Police in Navi Mumbai registered a formal case against a man from Panvel who allegedly used AI tools to create a derogatory video of Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai containing casteist imagery and shared it on social media. The video circulated across multiple platforms before authorities asked social media companies to remove it and engaged cyber experts to trace its origins.
What happened
A man from Panvel in Navi Mumbai allegedly used artificial intelligence tools to fabricate a video containing derogatory references to Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai and shared it on social media platforms including X on Tuesday, 8 October 2025.
The video depicted the CJI with a blue face and an earthen pot around his neck, referencing a casteist practice, and allegedly insulted the minority community. Police registered an FIR on Wednesday under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act) based on a complaint filed by an advocate.
Reported impact
The video circulated across multiple social media platforms. Police issued directives to social media platforms to remove the objectionable content immediately.
Index analysis
Cyber experts were engaged to trace the original source and production process of the video. Police stated they were verifying IP addresses and digital footprints involved in the circulation.
Classification
Sources and evidence
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