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Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Fake Videos of Journalist Sudhir Chaudhary

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The Delhi High Court has ordered Meta, Google, and others to promptly remove AI-generated fake videos defaming journalist Sudhir Chaudhary. Recognising the urgent harm, the Court mandated swift takedown and preservation of critical data for investigation.

Telugu Actor Manchu Vishnu gets a John Doe Order to prevent misuse of his Name, voice and Likeness

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim John Doe order in favour of Telugu actor Manchu Vishnu to prevent unauthorised use of his name, voice, and likeness by content creators. This case highlights judicial protection of personality and publicity rights under Indian law.

Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case

The Karnataka High Court in the Bizotico case addressed the balance between employee rights and business confidentiality following allegations of misuse of trade secrets and defamation. The court granted injunctions to protect confidential information but dismissed the defamation claim due to lack of evidence.

MSF Initiates Legal Action Against ‘Phantom’

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is pursuing legal action against the film Phantom, alleging misrepresentation and violations of neutrality principles. The dispute includes claims of defamation, trademark, and copyright infringement, highlighting legal challenges for filmmakers depicting real-world organizations.