Actor and former Member of Parliament Govinda has issued a warning against false and unverified reports concerning his personal and family life stating that action will be taken in such cases under relevant sections of law and damages of Rs 100 crore may be sought.
The notice issued after court marriage rumours in sections of social media, cautions people, media organisations, digital platforms and content creators against creating, publishing, uploading, broadcasting or sharing content that is false, defamatory, malicious, fabricated or unverified.
The notice specifically flags the circulation of photographs, videos, audio recordings, morphed images, deepfakes and other synthetic content generated using artificial intelligence. It states that no permission has been granted to create, manipulate or use Govinda’s voice, photographs, identity, likeness or material relating to his private or family life through AI or other digital technologies.
According to the notice details shared by Govinda’s team, the actor may pursue civil and criminal action under applicable laws concerning defamation, invasion of privacy, misuse of identity and cybercrime.
It refers to legal provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
The notice further states that, against individuals allegedly found responsible, Govinda may seek court orders involving action concerning bank accounts, restrictions on the purchase or sale of property, passport seizure and other legal measures.
Action has also been sought against social media platforms and social media accounts accused of deliberately circulating misleading or false content.
The notice also refers to Govinda’s concerns that rumours could be deliberately circulated as part of a planned effort to damage his reputation. He has stated that such activities are intended to cause him mental and social harm. (ANI)
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