Govinda has taken a strong stand against content surrounding his personal life, with his legal team warning against the spread of allegedly fabricated or defamatory material online.
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Govinda sends legal notice over Sunita Ahuja divorce rumours (PC: Twitter)
Bollywood superstar Govinda has taken legal steps to push back against a series of claims surrounding his personal life and marriage to Sunita Ahuja. The actor and former MP has warned against the circulation of material that he says is false, defamatory or unverifiedThe move comes after renewed attention on his relationship with Sunita and reports involving actor Komal Rani SwarnkarAccording to the notice issued on his behalf, Govinda could seek damages of up to Rs 100 crore against those responsible for spreading such content.
What does Govinda’s legal notice say?
The notice cautions media organisations, digital platforms, social media users and content creators against creating or sharing material that is allegedly false, malicious, fabricated, defamatory or unverifiedIt specifically mentions photographs, videos and audio recordings along with morphed images, deepfakes and other content created or manipulated using artificial intelligence.
According to details shared by Govinda’s team, the actor has not given anyone permission to create or alter his voice, photographs, identity or likeness using AI or other digital technologyThe notice also covers the commercial use of such material.
Rs 100 crore damages mentioned in notice
The legal warning comes amid reports about Govinda’s alleged court marriage with Komal Rani Swarnkar and speculation surrounding his relationship with Sunita AhujaThe notice reportedly states that Govinda believes some of the claims could be part of an intentional effort to damage his reputation and cause him mental and social distress.
His team has indicated that the actor may explore both civil and criminal remedies under provisions connected with defamation, privacy violations, identity misuse and cybercrimeThe notice refers to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
It also warns that legal proceedings could include requests for court orders involving the assets and financial accounts of people found responsible along with other remedies available under law.
What happened between Govinda and Sunita Ahuja?
The legal notice comes after several developments involving Govinda and SunitaThe couple’s relationship has been under public discussion following reports about their strained equation and a divorce petition that had reportedly remained pending for around two years.
On August 19, Sunita was seen leaving the Bandra Family Court with the couple’s son Yashvardhan AhujaGovinda’s manager Shashi Sinha later confirmed that Sunita had withdrawn the divorce petitionSunita subsequently told Rakhi Sawant during a phone conversation that she withdrew the petition because she believed Govinda was planning to marry KomalGovinda’s manager rejected the claim and maintained that there were no plans for a second marriage.
Why Komal Rani Swarnkar’s name surfaced?
The recent controversy intensified after Govinda was spotted at an airport with Komal Rani SwarnkarFollowing the sighting Sunita referred to Komal as Govinda’s “sugar daddy” and questioned their public appearances.
Govinda later shared a video asking Sunita to avoid making comments that he said could affect his reputation career and standing in the film industryThe latest legal notice now adds another dimension to the dispute by specifically addressing the spread of allegedly fake and manipulated digital material.
