Govinda issues notice over false marriage claims, threatens ₹100cr lawsuit
What's the story
Amid ongoing rumors and misleading reports about his personal life, actor and former MP Govinda has issued a public notice. The notice warns netizens, media outlets, digital platforms, and content creators against publishing or sharing any false, defamatory or unverified material about him or his family. This comes a day after his wife Sunita Ahuja's viral conversation with Rakhi Sawant. Ahuja claimed that she withdrew her divorce petition after learning Govinda planned to marry actor Rani Swarnkar.
Content specifics
Notice flags unverified content created using AI, deepfakes
The public notice flags photos, videos, audio, morphed images, and deepfakes among other synthetic content created using artificial intelligence.
Govinda has emphasized that he has not authorized anyone to create, manipulate, or use his voice, image, identity, or personal and family-related material through AI or digital technology.
Legal measures
He threatens legal action against violators
The notice states that civil and criminal action will be taken against violators under laws related to defamation, privacy violation, identity misuse, and cybercrime.
It cites relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Govinda has warned that claims of up to ₹100cr could be pursued against those found guilty.
The notice adds that he may seek court orders to freeze bank accounts, restrict property transactions, seize passports, among other legal measures against offenders.
Additional measures
Notice seeks action against social media accounts
The notice further seeks action against YouTube channels and social media accounts accused of deliberately spreading misleading or false content about the actor.
Referring to his past experiences, the veteran actor expressed his concern that the reports are deliberate attempts to damage his public image.
On the work front, Govinda is currently working on Roopa, co-starring Swarnkar.