Misleading

posts against Ethanol, Gadkari

Mumbai,

27 July (HS): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has moved the Mumbai High Court

against deep fake contents relating to E-20 Ethanol petrol and defamatory

content posed on social media. The content alleges Gadkari and his family

members are earning huge profits by promoting E-20 petrol.

In his petition

Gadkari has appealed for action against Meta and other social media and

individuals and companies helping to spread the misleading messages. He had

sought permission from the court to initiate a civil case against them, which

the court granted. Gadkari had filed application under Letters Patent Clause

XII, under which permission to entertain the case even if it is outside the the

court’s geographical jurisdiction.

According

to Gadkari’s petition, the deep fake video shows Gadkari and his family is

earing profits through E-20 Ethanol policy, which he is promoting. Ethanol

blending policy is implemented through Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry. The

petition was placed before Justice Abhay Ahuja.

Gadkari’s

counsel Sandip S Laddha argued that the content is available through internet

in Mumbai also. Justice Ahula allowed the petition, following which FIR against

four social media influencers for spreading misleading information against

Gadkari.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar