There has been a rise in celebrity lawsuits seeking protection of personality rights. From Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Anil Kapoor, several Bollywood stars have approached the courts to protect their names, images, voices and other aspects of their identity from unauthorised commercial use and AI-generated content. Akshay Kumar, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachchan and Kartik Aaryan are among the other celebrities who have sought legal protection. Kriti Sanon is the latest star to join the list. She recently approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality rights. However, the court has reportedly called for a closer look at the legal rules governing such claims.
Kriti Sanon Moves Delhi HC To Protect Personality Rights
Actor Kriti Sanon has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her . Amid a rise in similar celebrity lawsuits, the court on Friday said that there was a need to examine the legal rules around such cases as more public figures are seeking protection.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked ‘s lawyer to submit a detailed collection of past court judgments and research on personality rights. The court reportedly wants clarity on what parts of a person’s identity, such as their name, voice, image and videos, can be legally protected. It also wants to examine whether the High Court’s Intellectual Property Division can hear these cases.
“Can you give me some research paper? Please give a compilation. Give me judgments and your understanding regarding personality rights,” the court observed, as per ANI. The court added that it would consider passing a detailed order after reviewing the material.
Kriti Sanon
The next hearing is scheduled for October 29. Meanwhile, Anand told the court that he would submit the required documents the same day. He also argued that there were no jurisdictional issues in Sanon’s case.
Celebrities Seek Personality Rights Protection
The case comes as more celebrities approach the Delhi High Court to protect their . These cases often involve the unauthorised use of their name, photographs, voice, image or other identifying features, especially for commercial purposes. The court has previously heard similar cases involving actors Kangana Ranaut, Tabu and Vijay Deverakonda, cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Yuvraj Singh, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.
The growing use of artificial intelligence and digital platforms has raised further concerns. These include the use of celebrities’ identities without permission, fake videos, impersonation and the use of their images to advertise products or services. Personality rights generally protect a person’s identity from being used without permission.