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.
Popular stand-up comedian and actor Anubhav Singh Bassi’s shows in Lucknow were cancelled by the police due to concerns about law and order. The cancellation happened after the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission sent a letter to the police, asking them to ensure that his performances do not “malign women.”
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court by lawyer V Parthiban, seeking regulation of YouTube content to align with Indian laws and socio-religious beliefs. The court adjourned the hearing to allow inclusion of the Union Government and YouTube as respondents, despite opposition from the Tamil Nadu Government. The petitioner argues that YouTube lacks effective oversight for objectionable content.