Delhi HC orders AAP to remove AI-generated posts of CM Rekha Gupta
- Delhi High Court ordered the removal of AI-generated social media posts depicting CM Rekha Gupta.
- Justice Manoj Jain ruled that such content undermines the dignity of a constitutional office holder.
- The court issued summons to the Aam Aadmi Party and scheduled the next hearing for December 4.
- Defendants are required to remove six specific URLs identified in the defamation suit.
Justice Manoj Jain directed social media platforms to immediately delete the content.
The lawsuit, filed by Rekha Gupta against the Aam Aadmi Party and other defendants, challenged various AI-generated videos, images, and posts. These materials portrayed the Chief Minister as a hawker, a delivery agent, and the head of a scheme titled "Har Har Rekha or Ghar Ghar Theka".
This case arrives as the Delhi High Court continues to manage a high volume of legal matters. On October 30, 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted that the Supreme Court maintains a special relationship with the Delhi High Court, which carries a disproportionate burden of cases.
Court rules on limits of political satire
Justice Manoj Jain ruled that while political parties are permitted to criticize government policies, using AI to create offensive depictions that undermine the dignity of a woman holding a constitutional office exceeds the scope of acceptable political satire. The court observed that satire cannot be permitted to create an irreparable wound on an individual's dignity, even if it hurts their conscience.
Specific AI-generated depictions identified
The impugned content allegedly depicted the Chief Minister as the head of a scheme titled “Har Har Rekha or Ghar Ghar Theka”. It showed her serving drinks to men at night during a brawl.
One video featured the Chief Minister and the Delhi Deputy Chief Minister pouring liquor and ice cubes, with visuals described as a “near-perfect imitation”. The court ordered defendants 3, 4, and 5 to immediately remove the six URLs specified in the plaint.
Legal proceedings and upcoming court dates
Justice Manoj Jain issued notices and summons to the Aam Aadmi Party and other defendants following an ex-parte defamation suit filed by the Chief Minister.
Regarding the balance of convenience, the court noted that the content could spread rapidly on social media, potentially causing irreparable injury to the Chief Minister. The court issued summons to the defendants, requiring them to submit written statements within 30 days of receipt. The matter is scheduled for further consideration on December 04.
Recent court rulings involving the Chief Minister
A Delhi court dismissed a complaint that sought an FIR against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta regarding her remarks about Lord Hanuman.
Separately, a Delhi court refused to register an FIR against the Chief Minister concerning comments she made about Lord Hanuman.
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