Personality Rights Infringement via Deepfakes and Digital Misuse

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The Bombay High Court’s decision in Suniel Shetty vs John Doe addresses personality rights infringement caused by deepfakes and digital misuse. The judgement clarifies the scope of legal remedies for celebrities and the obligations of online platforms under Indian law.

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Aishwarya Rai Gets Court Relief Against Deepfakes, Fake Merchandise, and Online Impersonation

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In the case of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan vs Aishwaryaworld.Com, the Delhi High Court restrained several websites, online sellers, and digital content creators from misusing the identity of the celebrity through unauthorised merchandise, websites, AI-generated impersonations, and obscene deepfakes.

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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.

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Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status

The Bombay High Court halted the release of a film using Karan Johar’s name, citing unauthorised exploitation of his celebrity status. The court recognised his personality rights and restrained the defendants from using his name or attributes in the film.

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Copyright and Entertainment Law series posts: 2014

This compilation reviews major topics in Indian copyright and entertainment law, including recent legal developments, licensing, and personality rights. The series delivers clear, structured analysis for readers seeking insights into intellectual property in the entertainment sector.

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