Aaradhya Bachchan, the 13-year-old daughter of actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, has taken legal action to address the spread of misleading information about her online. The Delhi High Court has responded by issuing notices to Google, Bollywood Times, and other platforms implicated in disseminating false content.
Legal Action Against Misleading Online Content
In her plea, Aaradhya Bachchan seeks the removal of deceptive content circulating on various online platforms. The Delhi High Court has scheduled the next hearing for March 17, 2025, to further deliberate on the matter.
Previous Court Directives
This is not the first instance where the judiciary has intervened to protect Aaradhya’s rights. In April 2023, the Delhi High Court directed Google to take down videos falsely claiming that Aaradhya was critically ill or had passed away. The court emphasized that children are entitled to be treated with honor and respect, and the dissemination of misleading information about a child’s health is intolerable in law.
Implications for Online Platforms
The recent legal actions underscore the growing scrutiny of online platforms regarding the content they host. The involvement of major entities like Google highlights the challenges and responsibilities these platforms face in monitoring and regulating user-generated content.
