India's Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Sues Meta, Google Over Defamatory Content
Summary
India's Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has sued Meta, Google, and other tech firms for defamatory content linking him to the ethanol blending policy, seeking damages of 110 million rupees.
Key Points
- India's Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari filed a lawsuit against Meta, Google, and others over defamatory social media content.
- The content falsely linked him personally to the government's 'E-20' ethanol-blended petrol policy and alleged financial benefit.
- Gadkari claims deepfake videos damaging his reputation are being circulated on social media.
- The lawsuit seeks 110 million Indian rupees in damages and was filed in Bombay High Court.
