Delhi High Court Hears Ramdev's Personality Rights Suit Against X and Meta
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026
The ongoing lawsuit in the India===Delhi High Court between Ramdev and social media platforms X Corp.===X Corp. and Meta Platforms could set a significant legal precedent for personality rights and free speech online. The outcome will influence how social media companies moderate content and could impact their operational costs and user engagement.
Social media platforms X Corp.===X Corp. and Meta Platforms are currently involved in a lawsuit at the India===Delhi High Court, filed by Ramdev. Ramdev alleges large-scale misappropriation and commercial exploitation of his personality, image, and identity through AI-generated deepfake videos and doctored images on these platforms, infringing his personality and publicity rights. X Corp.===X Corp. and Meta Platforms are arguing that content in the realm of satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders, citing freedom of speech. They have, however, taken down some of the objectionable content. The India===Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Jyoti Singh, is hearing the matter, which will continue on February 18.
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