Shashi Tharoor moves Delhi HC against AI deepfake videos - Telangana Today

In May 2026, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor approached the Delhi High Court concerning deepfake videos that falsely depicted him praising Pakistan. The lawsuit seeks to protect Tharoor’s personality, privacy, and public reputation rights.

What happened

Tharoor's legal team argued that unknown entities were publishing fake videos that misappropriated his face and voice. The videos were described as detrimental to Tharoor's reputation. The lawsuit stated that in March 2026, Tharoor discovered a "sophisticated, malicious campaign" across social media platforms, depicting him making politically sensitive statements praising Pakistan. The unauthorized cloning of Tharoor’s likeness, voice, and mannerisms was said to infringe his personality and publicity rights and violate his right to privacy. The lawsuit emphasized the timing of the disinformation campaign during the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections 2026, arguing it was a deliberate attempt to tarnish his patriotic credentials and manipulate public perception.