The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorised commercial use of actor NTR Jr’s name, image and persona on online platforms. The Court ordered the takedown of infringing merchandise and digital content within 72 hours, recognising strong personality and publicity rights.
The Kerala High Court ordered YouTube and Instagram to remove offensive edits of a minor girl’s movie review that were distorted to mock her. The girl’s mother petitioned the court after attempts to report the videos failed. The ruling emphasizes the platforms’ legal obligation to protect children’s content from harm.
The Gujarat High Court has temporarily banned the release of the movie ‘Maharaj’ by Yash Raj Films and Netflix, following a petition from the Vaishnavite Pustimargi sect. The petitioners objected to alleged scandalous and defamatory content, fearing incitement of hatred and violence. The court has issued notices to the filmmakers, setting the next hearing for June 18.
