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CJP Leaders Agree to Remove AI-Generated Posts Against BJP Leader Gaurav Bhatia
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In Short: CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have agreed to remove AI-generated posts against BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia, following a court order.
In a development that highlights the ongoing legal battle, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have agreed to remove AI-generated posts against BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, as directed by the court. According to reports from Bar and Bench, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela recorded the order, stating that Das and Ranka have undertaken to take down the objectionable posts.
The court also issued summons to Das, Ranka, and CJP founder Abhijit Dipke in the defamation case filed by Bhatia against them over the posts. Bhatia had sued the CJP and its leaders after an AI-generated graphic falsely attributed remarks about Swatantra Bhardwaj to Bhatia, stating that Bhatia called Bhardwaj a "dimagi naxal." In response, the court noted that it is not imputing anything against the three CJP defendants at this stage.
During the proceedings, Bhatia pressed for a dynamic injunction, but the court declined, stating that such directions are not being issued at this stage. The court also advised Bhatia and the CJP leaders to handle their expressions in a more constructive manner. "There are different ways of protesting. Do you really need to go to this. You are youngsters. You have your anxiety. That's understandable but saying something like this or putting something like this may not be correct," the court told Das and Ranka.
In a bid to ensure that the posts are removed, the court instructed Meta and X to consider taking appropriate action. If there is any impediment in removing the posts, the social media platforms should communicate this to Bhatia, who can then approach the court. Bhatia argued that the posts were widely seen, with over a million people watching the tweets. However, the court noted that such lampooning on social media is part of public life and even the judiciary faces it.
The court also allowed Bhatia to approach Meta and X with regard to identical posts made in the future. While Bhatia sought a dynamic injunction, the court said that this is not an intellectual property suit and cannot grant a dynamic injunction without hearing the other side. The court's approach reflects a balance between protecting individuals from false accusations and allowing for free expression in public discourse.
What's confirmed
- In a development that highlights the ongoing legal battle, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have agreed to remove AI-generated posts against BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, as directed by the court. According to reports from Bar and Bench, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela recorded the order, stating that Das and Ranka have undertaken to take down the objectionable posts.
- The court also issued summons to Das, Ranka, and CJP founder Abhijit Dipke in the defamation case filed by Bhatia against them over the posts. Bhatia had sued the CJP and its leaders after an AI-generated graphic falsely attributed remarks about Swatantra Bhardwaj to Bhatia, stating that Bhatia called Bhardwaj a "dimagi naxal." In response, the court noted that it is not imputing anything against the three CJP defendants at this stage.
- During the proceedings, Bhatia pressed for a dynamic injunction, but the court declined, stating that such directions are not being issued at this stage. The court also advised Bhatia and the CJP leaders to handle their expressions in a more constructive manner. "There are different ways of protesting. Do you really need to go to this. You are youngsters. You have your anxiety. That's understandable but saying something like this or putting something like this may not be correct," the court told Das and Ranka.
- In a bid to ensure that the posts are removed, the court instructed Meta and X to consider taking appropriate action. If there is any impediment in removing the posts, the social media platforms should communicate this to Bhatia, who can then approach the court. Bhatia argued that the posts were widely seen, with over a million people watching the tweets. However, the court noted that such lampooning on social media is part of public life and even the judiciary faces it.
- The court also allowed Bhatia to approach Meta and X with regard to identical posts made in the future. While Bhatia sought a dynamic injunction, the court said that this is not an intellectual property suit and cannot grant a dynamic injunction without hearing the other side. The court's approach reflects a balance between protecting individuals from false accusations and allowing for free expression in public discourse.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.