Aaradhya Bachchan Legal Battle: Court Orders Google to Remove False Health Videos

Mumbai - In a significant legal development, Aaradhya Bachchan, the 13-year-old daughter of Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, has taken decisive action against the spread of misleading online content about her health. The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Google, Bollywood Times, and other online platforms, instructing them to remove false videos that falsely claimed Aaradhya was critically ill or had passed away.

The court emphasized that such misinformation is "completely unacceptable in law" and infringes upon the dignity and privacy of a minor. This legal action follows a previous incident in April 2023, when the Delhi High Court directed Google to remove similar false videos about Aaradhya's health. Despite the earlier court order, misleading content about her continued to circulate online, prompting this renewed legal action to protect her privacy and well-being.

The court's decision underscores the critical need for stringent measures to combat the spread of false information on digital platforms, especially when it concerns minors. It serves as a stern reminder to online platforms about their responsibility to prevent the dissemination of misleading content and to uphold the privacy rights of individuals, particularly children.