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

The Bombay High Court has taken a firm stance on a case involving actress Shilpa Shetty, where AI-generated and altered images of her have caused significant concern

The court found these images to be "extremely disturbing and shocking," and has ordered social media platforms and websites to promptly remove all related content to protect Shilpa Shetty's privacy and reputation

Shilpa Shetty had filed a petition seeking the protection of her personality rights, as these manipulated images and videos were created without her knowledge or consent

Justice Advait Sethna presided over the case, emphasizing that no individual should be portrayed in a way that infringes on their fundamental right to privacy

The court's decision mandates the removal of URLs hosting these images, providing significant relief to Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa's legal action highlights the growing concerns over the misuse of AI technologies in creating unauthorized and harmful content

This case underscores the importance of safeguarding personality rights and privacy in the digital age

On the professional front, Shilpa Shetty was last seen in the film "Sukhi" (2023) and is set to return in the Kannada film "KD: The Devil" in 2026

The controversy has drawn attention to the broader issue of digital privacy and the responsibility of online platforms in managing AI-generated content