Bombay High Court Directs Meta To Remove AI Deepfake Video Impersonating Delta Corp Promoter

The Bombay High Court on 6 August directed Meta Platforms to remove an AI-generated deepfake video allegedly showing Delta Corp Limited promoter Jaydev Mody announcing the launch of an online casino application and social media pages allegedly impersonating the company.

A Bench of Justice Abhay Ahuja passed the interim order after the company sought removal of fraudulent and impersonating content allegedly using its brand. He observed:

“Unless the Defendant has any contrary material, which has not been pleaded before this Court, I am of the view that prayer clause (g) be granted with respect to Exhibit S as well as the AI generated fake video referred to in the communication dated 5th August 2026.”

Delta Corp told the Court that Meta suspended several of its official Instagram and Facebook handles from 10 April 2026, despite the company making representations against the suspension and filing a statutory appeal that remains pending. It submitted that it discovered an AI-generated deepfake video circulating under the name “Deltin Vibe”, which showed Mody allegedly announcing an online gaming application called “Deltin Royale”.

The company also stated that the video featured sports and film celebrities as well as industrialists who appeared to endorse the alleged launch. It said it sent a communication dated 5 August 2026 to Meta alleging that the video violated the Information Technology Act and seeking its global removal, but Meta did not take action.

Justice Ahuja noted that he was “not a technical expert” but observed that the video “appeared to be a real one, which only speaks of the expertise of technology where even a deepfake/impersonation looks real.” He said Meta, as the platform hosting the content, could verify the authenticity of the video since the “Deltin Royale” handle had already been disabled by Meta and its contents preserved under an earlier order dated 2 July 2026.

Meta's counsel told the Court that the platform would remove impersonating content if the Court directed it to do so but sought additional time to file a reply in the main suit.

The Bench recorded Delta Corp's submission that the company did not operate online gaming platforms, which are prohibited in India, and ran only licensed physical casinos and directed Meta to remove the AI-generated deepfake video and the impersonating pages flagged by Delta Corp.

Lastly, the High Court also allowed Delta Corp to report any further fraudulent or impersonating content on Meta's platforms and directed Meta to act on such complaints under its applicable takedown procedures. It granted Meta time until 17 August 2026 to file its reply and allowed Delta Corp to file a rejoinder within one week.

The matter will next be heard on 27 August 2026.