Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Deepfakes, Fake Merchandise Using Gautam Gambhir’s Name; Orders Takedown of Links

The Delhi High Court will order Meta and Google to remove web links misusing Gautam Gambhir’s name and images for fake merchandise and deepfake videos. Gambhir has sought ₹2.5 crore damages over AI-generated videos, impersonation, and unauthorised commercial use of his identity.

Big Win for Sonakshi Sinha: Delhi High Court Protects Actress’s Personality Rights

The Delhi High Court protected Sonakshi Sinha’s personality rights, barring unauthorized use of her image, voice or likeness by platforms including AI chatbots, prohibiting merchandise sales, and directing removal of infringing links within 36 hours.

Personality Rights Case Row: Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Salman Khan

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.

No Personality Can Be Portrayed This Way: Bombay High Court Protects Shilpa Shetty From Deepfake Misuse

The Bombay High Court protected Shilpa Shetty from deepfake misuse, stressing that “no personality can be portrayed this way” online.The Court said such manipulated content harms dignity and privacy, directing platforms to remove all objectionable material misusing her image.

Two of My Compositions Were Used Without My Consent: Ilayaraaja Tells Madras High Court

Renowned music director Ilayaraaja told the Madras High Court that two of his compositions were used in a recent Tamil film without his consent. His lawyer informed the bench during a petition against three music companies, including Sony Music India.

Bombay High Court Protects Asha Bhosle’s Right Against Misuse: Making AI Tools to Convert Any Voice Into a Celebrity’s Without Permission Violates Personality Rights

Bombay High Court protects Asha Bhosle’s personality rights against AI misuse.The court observed, “Making AI tools to convert any voice into a celebrity’s without permission violates personality rights,” reinforcing the importance of safeguarding public figures’ personal identity and public persona.

All Your Efforts Are Eyewash: Supreme Court Slams MP Govt and CBI for Not Suspending Absconding Policemen in Custodial Death Case

Today, On 25th September, The Supreme Court slammed the Madhya Pradesh government and the CBI in a custodial death case, stating “All your efforts are eyewash,” as both failed to suspend absconding policemen despite knowing they were on the run since April.

Delhi High Court to Pass Order Protecting Telugu Actor Nagarjuna’s Rights: Personality Rights Violated by Unauthorised Use of Image

Delhi High Court is set to pass an order protecting Telugu actor Nagarjuna’s rights after he raised concerns that his personality rights were violated by the unauthorised use of his image in social media content and merchandise.

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief to Abhishek Bachchan: Unauthorized Use of Name & Personality Attributes Leads to Public Confusion

Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Abhishek Bachchan, observing that unauthorized use of his name, image, likeness, and personality attributes creates public confusion and false perceptions of endorsement, thereby infringing his personality rights and causing reputational harm.

Karnataka High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Use of National Flag, Emblems & Symbols

The Karnataka High Court has directed strict enforcement against the misuse of India’s national emblems and symbols, emphasizing their significance to national pride. Authorities are required to raise public awareness, implement existing laws, and educate officials while punishing unauthorized use. The initiative aims to protect the dignity and identity of national symbols.