According to the petition, several manipulated videos, deepfakes and misleading social media posts alleged that Gadkari and his family had benefited financially from the government’s ethanol-blended fuel policy. The petition argued that linking him or his family to the policy for personal gain was factually incorrect and defamatory. Seeking urgent judicial intervention, Gadkari had requested immediate removal of the objectionable content from all digital platforms. The suit further highlighted the growing challenge posed by deepfake technology and misinformation on social media platforms, arguing that intermediaries have a responsibility to act promptly against demonstrably false and defamatory content. The High Court’s directive marks a significant step in addressing concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence and social media platforms to spread misinformation involving public figures.