The Kerala High Court ruled that a celebrity cannot be held liable for alleged deficiencies in services merely for acting as a brand ambassador. The Court quashed the consumer case against actor Mohanlal arising from Manappuram Finance advertisements.
The Kerala High Court intervened in the violence on Bigg Boss, directing action against it and sending notices to actor Mohanlal, Disney, and Asianet. This signals a potential shift in regulatory oversight for such shows. The Court’s directive based on a petition highlighting instances of physical assault, which are in violation of government advisories. The next hearing for the matter scheduled for May 20.
