Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Deepfake Videos Impersonating Ankur Warikoo

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of deepfake videos falsely depicting entrepreneur and YouTuber Ankur Warikoo promoting stocks and WhatsApp investment groups.

Justice Amit Bansal directed the removal of specific video links submitted in the petition, but declined to issue a blanket ban on future content. The Court also restrained websites from uploading or circulating such impersonated content. 

Warikoo, represented by Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar, argued the videos mislead viewers, damage his reputation, and infringe his personality and trademark rights.

The Court noted the gravity of the digital impersonation and ordered compliance within five days. The case resumes on October 8.