India, Nov. 7 -- No one can be reduced to an object of ridicule and insult under the garb of freedom of speech and expression or under the disguise of humour and satire, the Delhi High Court said on Friday, ordering the takedown of AI-generated videos, images and posts allegedly depicting Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta in a defamatory and demeaning manner.

A bench of justice Manoj Jain said that while politicians must remain open to criticism, political humour and satire, content that undermines an individual's dignity cannot claim protection under the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.

The judge said that the content gave an impression that the CM herself was a liquor vendor and that such depiction has evident potential to ta...