Shilpa Shetty: Bombay High Court Issues Strict Order Over Image Tampering

Shilpa Shetty: The Bombay High Court has taken a tough stand in a serious case involving Shilpa Shetty. The court expressed its displeasure over AI-generated and altered photos of the actress, calling them extremely disturbing and shocking. The court issued clear instructions that social media platforms and websites immediately remove all such links and content to protect Shilpa Shetty's privacy and reputation.

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Bombay HC gives a verdict in favor of Shilpa Shetty 

Let us tell you that on Friday, the Bombay High Court ruled on actor Shilpa Shetty's petition in which she appealed against the misuse of her personality rights in the form of morphed photos and videos created online by AI. The Bombay High Court called the photos "deeply disturbing and shocking" and ordered their removal from social media platforms, providing significant relief to the actor. The High Court directed all defendants to delete the URLs from their platforms.

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Shilpa Shetty had approached the Bombay High Court regarding personality rights.

Shilpa Shetty had approached the court seeking protection of her personality rights and an order against websites and AI-generated content that allegedly contained morphed and manipulated photos and videos of her. The case was heard by Justice Advait Sethna, who said in his order that the images uploaded to various sites were "prima facie deeply disturbing." 

Shilpa Shetty had said this in the order

The order stated that "no personality, especially a man or woman, can be portrayed in a manner that affects his or her fundamental right to privacy and that too without his or her knowledge or consent." The photographs were inaccurate and unacceptable, and displaying such photographs would tarnish Shilpa's image and reputation.

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Shilpa Shetty's work front

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On the work front, Shilpa Shetty was last seen on screen in the drama-comedy Sukhi (2023), in which she played the title character. The film did not perform well financially. The actor will return to theaters in 2026 with the Kannada pan-Indian film KD: The Devil. In addition to Shilpa, the film also stars Dhruv Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Reshma Nanaiah, Jisshu Sengupta, and Nora Fatehi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the controversy involving Shilpa Shetty?

Shilpa Shetty's name and identity were used in AI-created and altered images, raising questions about her privacy and security.

Q2. Which court is handling the matter?

This case is going on in the Bombay High Court, which has taken a tough stand in this matter.

Q3. What did the court say about these AI images?

The court described the photographs as “extremely disturbing and shocking” and said it violated Shilpa Shetty’s rights.

Q4. What instructions did the court give?

Social media platforms and websites have been ordered to immediately remove all AI-generated or modified content and links.

Q5. Has Shilpa Shetty taken legal action?

Yes, Shilpa Shetty has approached the court to protect her privacy and reputation, and the court has ruled in her favour.

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