Kartik Aaryan’s Personality Rights: Bombay High Court to Order Takedown of Content Violating Actor’s Unauthorized Use of Image

The Bombay High Court indicated takedown of online content violating Kartik Aaryan personality rights including unauthorized commercial use of name image. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh to pass order after counsel flagged scandalous material and misuse for merchandise and digital exploitation

Karnataka High Court Questions ‘Media Trial Madness’ in Darshan Case: ‘There Is Already a Gag Order’

The Karnataka High Court raised serious concerns over sensational media coverage in the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan. The Court questioned unchecked “media trials” despite an existing gag order and reserved its verdict on curbing such reporting.

Bail Conditions Cannot Invade Family’s Privacy, Court’s Power Is Limited to the Accused: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court said the bail conditions forced on a convict’s wife were unacceptable intrusions into her privacy. It added that a court’s authority to impose such terms applies only to the undertrial or convict and not to their family members.

CMO Accused Of Misusing Citizens’ Data For WhatsApp Campaigns; Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea

The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea alleging misuse of personal data by the Chief Minister’s Office to send bulk WhatsApp messages highlighting achievements of the LDF government before the 2026 assembly elections, with Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas finding no privacy violation.

Spouse Cannot Access Husband’s ITR Under Right to Information Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court held that income tax returns are personal information exempt from disclosure under the Right to Information Act, 2005, even to a spouse, unless larger public interest is shown, advising recourse before a competent matrimonial court.

Khamosh Dialogue Is Exclusively Associated With His Persona: Bombay High Court Bars Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Name and Voice

The Bombay High Court held that Shatrughan Sinha’s iconic “Khamosh” dialogue is exclusively connected to his personal identity alone. It further prohibited using his name, images, voice or any other personal attributes to create online content without consent.

“Big Challenge to Data Law!”: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Key Provisions of Data Protection Act

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging multiple provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The petition alleges excessive executive control, surveillance powers, and violation of fundamental rights including privacy and judicial independence.

Misuse Of Iconic Dialogue Khamosh: Shatrughan Sinha Moves  Bombay HC Over Online Exploitation Of His Persona

Shatrughan Sinha moved the Bombay High Court for protection of rights, alleging online misuse and his “Khamosh” dialogue. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh reserved orders on relief, as Sinha invoked privacy under Article 21 and performers’ rights, warning clips damage reputation.

Right To Life Under Article 21 Includes Right To Menstrual Health: Supreme Court Mandates Free Sanitary Pads And Separate Toilets In Schools

Today, On 30th January, The Supreme Court affirmed that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to menstrual health, mandating free sanitary pads and separate toilets in schools. It said menstrual hygiene ensures reproductive health, equality, dignity, and fair opportunity for every girl.

Delhi High Court Cracks Down on AI Deepfakes: Unauthorised AI Film Using Akira Nandan’s Identity Halted

The Delhi High Court has restrained the release and circulation of an AI-generated film that used the name, image and voice of Akira Nandan, son of Pawan Kalyan, without consent. The Court held that such unauthorised AI and deepfake content violates personality, publicity and privacy rights and directed immediate takedown of infringing material.