Bombay HC refuses stay on Roy Kapur Film’s Matka King Amazon Prime Video’s show Matka King, in which Vijay Varma plays the titular role, is all set to start streaming from tomorrow. The show is also facing a legal issue based on a case filed on its makers Roy Kapur Films by Tanuja Bhagat who has claimed that it is allegedly based on his late grandfather Kalyanji Bhagat. For the unversed, Kalyanji started the game of Matka gambling in Mumbai in the 1960s. He started off as a masala trade in the 1940s. Tanuja had first raised objections in 2023, urging the creators to halt production or consult the family for accuracy. When her concerns were not addressed, she issued a cease-and-desist notice in April 2024. Subsequently, she formally filed a petition in the Bombay High Court in 2025, seeking an injunction on the series. Her plea reportedly demands that the makers stop production, remove promotional material, and block the release of the show entirely. As per the latest developments, the case was heard yesterday April 15 at the Bombay High Court. After listening to both the parties, the bench refused to restrain the release of the web series, as per a report by Legal Era Online. The matter is now adjourned to April 20. In a video statement shared by Tanuja Bhagat in last May, she had said, “Amazon Prime is misleading the public by its upcoming web series Matka King. They are commercializing by stealing the identity of my grandfather, who is still known as ‘Matka King’. T... #start_streaming #Bombay_High #Roy_Kapur #Vijay_Varma #Matka_King #Kapur_Film #Varma_plays #titular_role #refuses_stay #Tanuja_Bhagat
Dhurandhar Row: Bombay High Court restrains plagiarism accuser; relief for director Aditya Dhar In a recent development surrounding Dhurandhar The Revenge, the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to director Aditya Dhar by restricting filmmaker Santosh Kumar from making further public statements about the film that could harm his reputation. The order was passed on Wednesday by Justice Arif Doctor after hearing submissions made on behalf of Dhar. The court noted that, at this stage, Dhar had presented sufficient grounds to seek protection, and directed Kumar to refrain from repeating or issuing any statements against the filmmaker or his film until the matter is heard again. The case has now been scheduled for further hearing on April 16. The dispute began shortly after the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh. Santosh Kumar had held a press conference alleging that the film’s story was copied from his own script, which he claimed to have registered with the Screenwriters Association in 2023. According to him, the script, titled D Saheb, had earlier been pitched to multiple production houses before Dhar allegedly used it for his film. Responding to these claims, Dhar approached the court, stating that the allegations were baseless and had caused damage to his professional reputation. His legal team argued that the statements made during the press conference were widely circulated online through multiple videos and social media posts, amplify... #High_Court #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #High #Bombay_High #Dhar #Bombay #director_Aditya #Dhurandhar_Row #interim_relief
Kartik Aaryan takes legal route to protect his identity, flags online misuse Actor Kartik Aaryan has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging unauthorised commercial use of his personality across multiple online platforms, in a move that underscores growing concerns over digital misuse of celebrity identities. According to reports, the actor has filed an intellectual property (IP) suit seeking protection of his name, image, likeness, and other identifiable attributes, which he claims are being used without consent. The plea targets several online platforms as well as unidentified individuals, often referred to as “John Doe” parties, accused of exploiting his persona for commercial gain. In his petition, Kartik has sought a permanent injunction to restrain entities from using his identity in advertisements, merchandise, or digital content. He has also urged the court to direct platforms to take down such material and disclose details of those responsible. The actor’s legal team has argued that the misuse extends to emerging digital formats, including manipulated content and AI-generated material, raising concerns around privacy and publicity rights in an increasingly tech-driven ecosystem. The plea stresses that such unauthorised usage not only violates his rights but also risks misleading the public. The case is expected to be heard shortly, with Kartik seeking urgent relief to prevent further exploitation of his personality. This development comes amid a broader trend... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Kartik_Aaryan #online_platforms #Aaryan #celebrity_identities #underscores_growing #flags_online #multiple_online #John_Doe
Bombay HC rejects Anita Advani’s claim seeking marital recognition with Rajesh Khanna The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by actor Anita Advani seeking legal recognition of her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as a marriage. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh rejected Advani’s appeal challenging an earlier order passed by a Dindoshi civil court that had dismissed her suit on technical grounds in 2017. After hearing submissions from counsel representing Advani as well as lawyers appearing for Dimple Kapadia, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, the High Court declined to grant relief in the matter. “First appeal is dismissed,” the court stated. A detailed copy of the judgment is awaited. The legal dispute forms part of a long-running series of proceedings between Advani and Kapadia following Khanna’s death in 2012. Advani had maintained that she shared a relationship with the late actor that qualified as one in the nature of marriage and sought recognition of that status through civil proceedings. The matter is also linked to earlier litigation arising from Advani’s claim that she was evicted from Khanna’s bungalow Aashirwad after his passing. In a separate legal development connected to the dispute, Advani had filed a criminal complaint alleging domestic violence against Kapadia along with Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna before a Magistrate court in Bandra. However, in 2015, a coordinate bench of the Bombay High Court quashed the proceedings aga... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Rajesh #Rajesh_Khanna #Anita_Advani #rejects_Anita #superstar_Rajesh #Wednesday_dismissed #Anita #actor_Anita
Kaithi vs Bholaa Row: Dream Warrior Pictures moves Bombay High Court over alleged copyright violation A legal dispute has been brewing between the makers of the Hindi remake Bholaa starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu and the Tamil production house Dream Warrior Pictures who produced Karthi starrer Kaithi. The latter has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging infringement of copyright and remake rights linked to its original film Kaithi. The matter was heard by a single-judge bench led by Justice Sharmila Deshmukh, who has currently reserved her decision on a preliminary issue—whether the Bombay High Court has the authority to hear the case. The producers of Bholaa have challenged the court’s jurisdiction, arguing that the dispute should be addressed elsewhere. According to Dream Warrior Pictures, it produced and released Kaithi in October 2019 and retains complete ownership over the film’s intellectual property, including remake rights. The company stated that it later entered into multiple agreements regarding the Hindi adaptation, beginning with a collaboration involving a Reliance Group entity in early 2020. A key agreement was signed on March 29, 2023, between Dream Warrior and Reliance Entertainment Studios, granting rights for the Hindi remake titled Bholaa. Under this deal, Dream Warrior claims it was to receive a fixed fee in instalments, along with additional earnings tied to the film’s performance. However, it alleges that only an initial payment of Rs. 1 crore pl... #High_Court #Ajay_Devgn #Bombay_High #Dream_Warrior #Warrior_Pictures #starring_Ajay #Tamil_production #Karthi_starrer #Bholaa_Row #moves_Bombay
Raj Kundra gets relief from Bombay High Court in dispute over Rajasthan Royals stake Businessman Raj Kundra has secured initial relief from the Bombay High Court after the court permitted him to challenge an ex parte anti-suit injunction issued by the High Court of England and Wales in connection with his 11. 7 percent stake in Rajasthan Royals. The order was passed by Justice Abhay Ahuja under Clause XII of the Letters Patent, allowing Kundra to institute a suit on the Original Side of the High Court. The development marks an early legal win for Kundra in an ongoing dispute concerning shareholding and governance issues linked to the IPL franchise’s holding structure. According to the plea, Kuki Investments, a Bahamas-based entity owned by Kundra, holds 11. 70 percent of the paid-up share capital of Royals Multisport Private Limited, the company that owns the Rajasthan Royals franchise. The stake is held through Mauritius-based EM Sporting Holdings Limited. The dispute traces back to proceedings initiated by Kundra before the National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai last year. In his company petition, Kundra alleged oppression and mismanagement by Emerging Media Ventures. The allegations included claims relating to siphoning of funds, related-party transactions and issues concerning statutory records. Emerging Media Ventures subsequently approached the High Court of England and Wales and obtained an ex parte anti-suit injunction on January 29, 2026. The order restrained K... #High_Court #Court #Rajasthan_Royals #High #Bombay_High #Businessman_Raj #Raj_Kundra #court_permitted #initial_relief #Kundra
Bombay High Court protects Shilpa Shetty’s personality rights; orders removal of defamatory and infringing online content In its order, the court directed the defendants to refrain from using or misrepresenting Shetty’s name, image, voice, likeness or persona in any manner. The court also ordered that defamatory and infringing content circulating on various platforms be immediately taken down. The directive underscores that the identity and reputation of a public figure cannot be commercially exploited or digitally misused without consent. The order also places responsibility on digital platforms and intermediaries to act promptly when such violations are brought to their attention. Reacting to the development, Shetty’s lawyer Sana Raees Khan said the ruling sends a clear message about the misuse of emerging technologies online. “The Bombay High Court has made it absolutely clear in Ms Shilpa Shetty’s personality rights case that the internet cannot become a playground for deepfakes and digital impersonation,” Khan said in an official statement. She added that the court acknowledged that Shetty’s name, image, voice and persona constitute valuable legal rights that cannot be commercially exploited or digitally manipulated without her consent. According to Khan, the order reinforces the obligation of digital platforms and intermediaries to remove such material swiftly and prevent the misuse of technology that can harm an individual’s dignity and reputation. Also Read: Shilpa ... #High_Court #Court #Bombay_High #Shilpa_Shetty #Shetty #misrepresenting_Shetty #Court_protects #court_directed #protects_Shilpa #infringing_content
Shilpa Shetty’s Personality Rights suit: Bombay HC questions legality of AI chatbots simulating celebrities The Bombay High Court on Wednesday raised significant questions about the legality of Artificial Intelligence tools that simulate celebrity personalities without their consent, during the hearing of a personality rights suit filed by actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The matter, titled Shilpa Shetty v. getoutlive. in & Ors. , concerns the alleged misuse of the actor’s image, voice and likeness through morphed visuals, deepfake content and AI-generated interactions. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh questioned how online platforms could permit users to “have a chat” with an AI version of a celebrity without obtaining consent from the concerned individual. “Without the permission of the personality, can you use an AI to chat with anybody in any manner? What is your right to do that?” the Court asked the lawyer appearing for an AI chatbot platform accused of misusing Shetty’s persona. When the platform’s counsel argued that its algorithm did not require permission from celebrities, the Court pressed further, drawing a distinction between users uploading content and AI systems knowingly generating simulated personalities. “This is an AI-generated platform that knows that it is not real. How can AI create somebody's personality in this manner without their permission and make it available in general public?” Justice Deshmukh observed. The Court directed the platform to file a det... #High_Court #Wednesday_raised #Bombay_High #Artificial_Intelligence #Shilpa_Shetty #Shetty_Kundra #Intelligence_tools #questions_legality #suit_filed #significant_questions
Dharma Productions vs Humble Motion Pictures: Bombay HC dispute over ‘Vyaah Kartaare Da’ ends amicably, reveals a source Dharma Productions has confirmed that its legal dispute with Dubai-based Humble Motion Pictures FZCO over the Punjabi film Vyaah Kartaare Da has been amicably resolved. The development comes days after the production house approached the Bombay High Court alleging wrongful termination of a services agreement. A source close to the production house said, “Dharma Productions had approached the Bombay High Court against Humble Motion Pictures FZCO after Humble wrongfully and without cause terminated the Services Agreement for the Punjabi film Vyaah Kartaare Da. Dharma sought injunctive relief to restrain Humble from acting upon the termination, along with monetary relief of approximately Rs. 7 crores. The Parties have now amicably resolved the matter. Humble has withdrawn the termination notice and confirmed that it will perform the Services Agreement in full force and effect, without any modification. ”The petition had been filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking urgent interim protection pending arbitration proceedings. As per court records, Humble Motion Pictures had sought time to file its reply on February 12, 2026, with the matter scheduled for further hearing on February 18. According to the plea, a services agreement dated December 10, 2025, was executed between the two companies. Under this arrangement, Dharma was... #Motion_Pictures #Bombay_High #Humble_Motion #Pictures_FZCO #Dubai-based_Humble #Vyaah_Kartaare #Kartaare_Da’ #Dharma_Productions #Da’_ends #services_agreement
Karan Johar’s Dharma files plea in Bombay HC alleging wrongful termination of Punjabi film deal Dharma Productions, owned by filmmaker Karan Johar, has approached the Bombay High Court against Dubai-based Humble Motion Pictures FZCO, alleging wrongful termination of a services contract related to the upcoming Punjabi film Viyaah Kartaare Da. The petition has been filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking urgent interim protection pending arbitration proceedings between the parties. On February 12, 2026, Humble Motion Pictures sought time to file its reply. The matter is now scheduled for hearing on February 18. Dispute Over Services Agreement According to the plea, a services agreement dated December 10, 2025, was executed between the parties. Under the agreement, Dharma was to render consultancy, marketing and allied services for Vyaah Kartaare Da. The arrangement was also structured to enable Dharma to recover losses of approximately Rs 7. 25 crores allegedly incurred from an earlier film jointly produced by the two companies. Dharma has contended that it had no obligation to bear any production costs for the Punjabi film. Instead, it was entitled to specified revenue shares until it recouped a fixed amount of Rs 7. 03 crores under the agreement. Termination Email and Legal Challenge As per the petition, after Dharma promoted the film through its official social media handles, Humble Motion Pictures allegedly sent an email on January 21, ... #High_Court #Motion_Pictures #Karan_Johar #filmmaker_Karan #Bombay_High #alleging_wrongful #Humble_Motion #Pictures_FZCO #Dubai-based_Humble #Viyaah_Kartaare
