The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Aniruddhacharya’s personality rights over alleged deepfake and AI content. During the hearing, the judge remarked that a spiritual preacher should be above criticism and not attached to reputation.
The Delhi High Court said that public figures must be ready to face criticism, satire, and public comments unless it is humiliating or defamatory. The Court also warned that personality rights cases cannot be used to seek blanket removal of news reports and online content.
The Delhi High Court has restrained unidentified persons from creating or circulating AI-generated deepfake videos of Aniruddha Bapu. Social media platforms have been directed to remove fake content within 48 hours and disclose details of responsible accounts.
The Delhi High Court has restrained Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting sound recordings and musical works owned by Saregama in 134 films. The Court held that allowing such use may cause irreparable loss to the music company and passed an interim injunction.
The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a PIL demanding a court-monitored, six-month timeline for the Red Fort blast trial, stressing the trial has “not even started.” The petitioner withdrew the plea after the Court said no directions could be issued.
The Delhi High Court criticised the Bar Council of India’s rules allowing suspension of foreign law firms based only on a preliminary inquiry, calling them “drastic” and unfair. The Court warned that the BCI must amend the rules or the bench will read them down.
The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL challenging the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections on waging war against India. The Bench cautioned petitioner Upendra Nath Dalai for repeatedly filing similar petitions and hinted at imposing costs.
The Delhi High Court condemned the shoe-throwing incident targeting CJI BR Gavai, saying it deeply hurt both the Bar and the Bench. The court stressed that such acts insult the entire judicial institution, not just an individual.
The Delhi High Court heard appeals seeking details of PM Narendra Modi’s educational qualifications, with SG Tushar Mehta agreeing to file objections on delay. The case, led by AAP’s Sanjay Singh and others, will be heard next on January 16.
Four appeals have been moved before the Delhi High Court challenging the order that blocked the release of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s degree details. The petitioners include AAP leader Sanjay Singh and RTI activist Neeraj Sharma.
