# Delhi HC orders removal of deepfake images of woman with PM Modi

2026-09-25T11:57:23+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the immediate removal of deepfake images showing a woman's face morphed alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after she alleged they were circulated by leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The court also ordered Delhi Police to provide protection to the woman, who said she had received threats to her life. Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that the matter concerned not just the woman but also the Prime Minister of the country. The court issued notices to CJP leaders Saurav Das, Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh. It directed Meta to remove the objectionable posts from its platforms within 24 hours after receiving the relevant links from police. The Times of India reports that the woman's plea alleged that despite an FIR being registered, no concrete steps had been taken to apprehend those responsible. The Times Now report quotes the court saying it would ensure the Delhi Police was sensitive to the issue. The next hearing is on October 14.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three reports are neutral wire-style accounts, differing only in which court quotes they lead with. Times Now front-loaded the police protection and confidentiality order, while the two Times of India pieces emphasised the court's remark about the Prime Minister and the removal order. None questioned the police response or the woman's account. The uniformity suggests the court's directions dominated the hearing, leaving no competing narrative. The next hearing on October 14 will test whether the FIR leads to arrests or further court action. The next hearing on October 14 will test whether the FIR leads to arrests or further court action.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-high-court-orders-removal-of-deepfake-pics-showing-woman-with-pm-modi-notice-issued-to-cjp-leaders-cops/articleshow/134482972.cms>
  Straight court-proceeding report with bullet-point key developments.
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/delhi-hc-issues-notice-to-cjp-members-orders-protection-for-woman-over-morphed-photos-article-156224376>
  Straight court-proceeding report, led with police protection.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/matter-is-not-of-one-woman-but-pm-of-country-delhi-high-court-orders-action-in-deepfake-row-key-points/articleshow/134484159.cms>
  Straight court-proceeding report with bullet-point key developments.

Tags: Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Narendra Modi
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