Hyderabad court protected actor Chiranjeevi’s personality rights, observing that morphed images using his face could cause irreparable damage. The court warned such misuse could promote political, anti-national, or pornographic content, justifying a strong injunction against online entities.
Today, On 17th January, The Delhi High Court restrained DB Dixon Battery from using cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s images for their promotional activities without authorization. The court ruled that the company’s actions violated Dhawan’s personality and publicity rights. This order emphasizes the importance of consent in using celebrity endorsements. Dhawan sought legal action to protect his image and reputation.