The Delhi High Court has sought a reply from Salman Khan within four weeks after a China-based AI firm challenged the December 11 order protecting his voice and identity. Next hearing is on February 27.
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 Delhi High Court heard actor R Madhavan’s plea against AI-generated deepfakes, fake movie trailers, and unauthorised merchandise misusing his likeness online. The Court questioned selective content takedowns and directed removal of obscene material while keeping the AI issue open for further consideration.
Delhi High Court has directed social media and e-commerce platforms to act on NTR Jr’s complaint about misuse of his identity under the 2021 IT Rules. The Court will issue a detailed order on December 22 after reviewing the violations.
The Delhi High Court told social media platforms to act quickly when users report deepfakes, saying, “People should not be made to come to court for issues like these.” Justice Manmeet Arora warned that the court cannot become a grievance redressal forum for such complaints.
Today, On 15th October, The Delhi High Court protected singer Kumar Sanu’s personality and publicity rights, ordering removal of objectionable videos from social media. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said a detailed interim injunction will safeguard his name, voice, style, and likeness.
Wow Momo vs Wow Burger case saw the Delhi High Court rule that the word ‘WOW’ cannot be monopolised, as it falls under statutory exceptions to trademark protection, while rejecting Wow Momo’s plea for interim injunction against Wow Burger.
The Delhi High Court refused to certify filmmaker Shyam Bharteey’s Masoom Kaatil, ruling that films mocking religions, glorifying violence, and promoting disharmony cannot be allowed in a secular society. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said such content risks public peace and corrupts young minds.
Delhi High Court allows transfer of ANI’s copyright and trademark case against YouTuber Mohak Mangal, citing duplication. Justice Arora questions, “I don’t see the point of two suits with same issue.”
SpiceJet was ordered to ground three leased engines for failure to make rental payments. If enforced, the fleet of 21 aircraft will be reduced to 19, causing public inconvenience. The airline has appealed the decision, emphasizing that it will result in grounding two planes. The matter will be heard on August 20.
