Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, has moved the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of misleading online content about her. As per a report by Bar and Bench, the court has issued a notice in response to her plea for a summary judgment against the spread of false information about the 13-year-old.
Why Delhi HC Issued Notice To Google?
Legal notices have been sent to multiple defendants, including Google, Bollywood Times, and other online platforms. The case is set for its next hearing on March 17. This follows an April 2023 ruling by the Delhi High Court, which directed Google to remove deceptive videos falsely claiming that Aaradhya was ‘critically ill’ or had passed away.
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The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice on an application seeking summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by Aaradhya Bachchan, granddaughter of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, against the circulation of misleading information about her on the internet.
Justice Mini Pushkarna briefly heard arguments from Aaradhya’s counsel before issuing notices to the defendants, which include Google and other websites. The plea for a summary judgment aims to expedite the resolution of the case without the need for recording oral evidence.
Who is Aaradhya Bachchan?
Aaradhya Bachchan is the daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, Justice Mini Pushkarna issued notice on Aaradhya’s application, seeking to proceed ex-parte since the defendants were not appearing in the matter and requested a decree in her favour.
How old is Aishwarya’s child?
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are proud and loving parents to their 13-year-old daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. Recently, the actor sat for a candid conversation with CNBC-TV18 and spoke about parenting their little one.
The case, originally filed in 2023, seeks to curb the spread of false and defamatory content about minors. It emphasizes the responsibility of digital platforms to regulate misinformation. The next hearing date is March 17.
Meanwhile, the court ordered Google to delist and delete every video that was cited in the plea. According to the article, Google was also instructed to submit a detailed response outlining its policy about handling such offensive content on its YouTube, according to a report by mint.
