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'Line between defamation & criticism is thin': Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's personality rights plea Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on a plea by MP Raghav Chadha. He sought protection against AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content. The court noted that political leaders often face criticism and satire. Arguments focused on the line between defamation and fair political commentary. The case highlights challenges in balancing free speech with dignity in the digital age. #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #plea #Raghav_Chadha #Chadha #Raghav #Chadha_personality #plea_Delhi

Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor get major relief as Madras High Court dismisses Chennai property suit linked to Sridevi In a significant legal victory for Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, the Madras High Court has dismissed a civil suit concerning a Chennai property that had been purchased in the name of late actress Sridevi in 1988. As per reports of Bar and Bench, Justice T V Thamilselvi allowed the civil revision petition filed by the Kapoor family and overturned an earlier order passed by a Chengalpattu court, which had declined to reject the plaint submitted by the plaintiffs. The matter was heard in the case titled Boney Kapoor vs C Sivakami. The dispute revolved around a 2. 70-acre property located in Sholinganallur, Chennai. The plaintiffs, identified as MC Sivakami, MC Natarajan and Chandrabhanu, had approached the court claiming inheritance rights over the land as alleged legal heirs of late MC Chandrasekaran. They had also questioned the validity of the 1988 sale deeds executed in favour of Sridevi, her mother, and sister, alleging that the sellers did not possess lawful ownership of the property at the time of the transaction. The petitioners had further argued that the land originally belonged to MC Sambanda Mudaliar, who reportedly acquired large tracts in the region in the 1940s. According to their submissions, they became aware of the alleged irregularities only in 2023 after a patta was issued in the names of Boney... #High_Court #Kapoor #Madras_High #Janhvi_Kapoor #High #Boney_Kapoor #Khushi_Kapoor #daughters_Janhvi #suit_linked #Khushi

AITA general secretary promises new era of transparency and inclusiveness after High Court verdictAITA secretary general said the Delhi High Court’s decision to declare the results of the 2024 elections will bring much-needed administrative clarity and inclusiveness. AITA secretary general said the Delhi High Court’s decision to declare the results of the 2024 elections will bring much-needed administrative clarity and inclusiveness. #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #secretary_general #Court_verdictAITA #bring_much-needed #much-needed_administrative #administrative_clarity #AITA_general #AITA_secretary

Allahabad HC: No unilateral right over public land for religious gatherings The Allahabad High Court has made a significant ruling. Public land cannot be exclusively used for religious activities. Such practices, including offering Namaz, must respect public order and the rights of all citizens. The court dismissed a petition seeking exclusive use of land for Namaz. #High_Court #High #Allahabad_High #Allahabad #land #public #significant_ruling #religious_gatherings #public_land #Namaz

Arjun Kapoor personality rights case: Not all content on public figures can be removed unless defamatory, says Delhi High Court Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against alleged misuse through artificial intelligence and pornographic content. The matter was heard by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, with Advocate Pravin Anand representing the actor. During the hearing, Anand informed the Court that several defendants were selling merchandise using Kapoor’s personality traits, including his photos, without permission. He also said that some were sharing sexually explicit material, deepfakes and pornographic content involving the actor. He referred to earlier cases where courts had protected personality rights of public figures like Jubin Nautiyal and Vivek Oberoi. As the Court reviewed the content, Justice Gedela observed that not everything related to a public figure can be taken down unless it is clearly offensive. Anand argued that the material was not satire but AI-generated, including morphed images of Kapoor with an animal and another showing him selling golgappas. He stated, “Nobody would like that. Not even a common man. ”Responding to this, the Court said, “Common man doesn't come to court for personality rights. When a person is in public glare, lot of things happen. We can understand if things are disparaging or defamatory. But everything cannot come under that. Otherwise the jud... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Bollywood_actor #High #Arjun #Arjun_Kapoor #Wednesday_approached #Court_Bollywood #actor_Arjun

Madras High Court rejects Tamannaah Bhatia’s plea against Power Soaps limited The Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who had sought Rs. 1 crore in damages from Power Soaps Limited over the alleged unauthorised use of her images after the expiry of a commercial agreement, as per a report by Bar and Bench. A Division Bench comprising Justices P Velmurugan and K Govindarajan Thilakavadi upheld an earlier ruling by a single judge, concluding that the actor had failed to prove that her photographs were used beyond the agreed contractual period. The matter stems from a 2008 endorsement deal under which Bhatia had allowed the company to use her images for promoting its soap products for one year, until October 2009. According to the actor, Power Soaps continued to use her photographs on product packaging, advertisements and online platforms during 2010–2011, even after the agreement had lapsed. She argued that this unauthorised use affected her professional opportunities, particularly as she was in discussions with rival brands at the time. Seeking relief, Bhatia approached the court for Rs. 1 crore in damages and also requested a permanent injunction to restrain the company from further using her images. However, the single judge had earlier dismissed her claims, observing that the evidence presented — including product wrappers, a purchase document and online listings — lacked reliability and failed to establish a clear link between the ... #High_Court #Tamannaah_Bhatia #Tamannaah #Madras_High #High #Power_Soaps #rejects_Tamannaah #Soaps_limited #actor_Tamannaah #appeal_filed

Delhi High Court sends Dhurandhar The Revenge song dispute between Trimurti Films and B62 Studios to mediation The Delhi High Court has referred the copyright dispute over the song ‘Rang De Lal’ (Oye Oye) from Dhurandhar The Revenge to mediation. The case involves Trimurti Films and director Aditya Dhar’s production banner B62 Studios. Trimurti Films has alleged that the song in the film includes unauthorised use of music from ‘Tirchi Topiwala,’ a track from the 1989 film Tridev starring Sunny Deol. The company claims it holds the music rights to the original song. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the dispute appears to be mainly financial in nature. According to a report by Bar and Bench, the court suggested that the parties could resolve issues related to royalty and compensation through mediation. It also ordered the appointment of a senior mediator to supervise the process. Additionally, Trimurti Films argued that the use of the song, or a version that is substantially similar to it, in Dhurandhar The Revenge was done without the required licence. The complaint also covers the song’s theatrical use, its presence on digital platforms, and its use in promotional material linked to the film. Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar, appearing for Trimurti Films, told the court that the music’s use, including its standalone availability on digital platforms, was unauthorised. Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, representing Super Cassettes Industries Limited, which holds the audi... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Films #Aditya_Dhar #High #Trimurti_Films #Oye_Oye #Oye #Trimurti

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

Honey Singh, Badshah face legal trouble over controversial track ‘Volume 1’: Delhi High Court orders immediate removal In a major development that has caught the music industry’s attention, the Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of the controversial track ‘Volume 1’, associated with rappers Honey Singh and Badshah from their early days as part of the Mafia Mundeer group. The court took a strong stand against the song, stating that its lyrics are highly inappropriate, offensive, and disrespectful towards women. It made it clear that such content has no place in a society that upholds basic standards of decency, especially when it is widely accessible on digital platforms. Going a step further, the judge remarked that even the title of the song was too objectionable to be officially recorded in the court’s order, underlining the seriousness of the issue. As part of its directive, the court instructed both singers, along with anyone holding rights to the track or its variations, to ensure that all links featuring the song — whether original, remixed, or altered — are taken down immediately. This includes removal from social media platforms, streaming services, and any other online spaces where the track might be available. The case came up after a petition was filed by an organisation, which demanded that the song be removed from major platforms like YouTube, Google, and Spotify. The plea also highlighted that Honey Singh had recently performed parts of the s... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #Honey_Singh #Mafia_Mundeer #Badshah_face #Mundeer_group #controversial_track #Volume

Rajpal Yadav faces fresh legal heat: Delhi High Court reserves verdict in Rs. 6 crores cheque bounce dispute Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has once again found himself in legal trouble, with the Delhi High Court reserving its verdict in an ongoing cheque bounce case filed by a private company. The matter was heard on Thursday, where the court appeared visibly dissatisfied with the actor’s changing stance on clearing his dues. The judge indicated that while Yadav claimed he was ready to pay, his legal team’s arguments suggested otherwise, creating confusion around his actual position. During the proceedings, the court questioned why the case was still being argued if the actor was genuinely willing to settle the amount. The judge also refused to grant additional time when Yadav requested 30 days to arrange Rs. 6 crores, making it clear that no further delays would be entertained. This case dates back to 2024, when a sessions court had found Yadav guilty in a cheque bounce matter and sentenced him to six months in jail. The High Court had later paused his sentence after he assured that he would resolve the dispute financially, even referring the matter to mediation for a possible settlement. However, the situation escalated when the court observed that multiple assurances made by the actor were not fulfilled. Despite seeking time on several occasions, Yadav reportedly failed to deposit key amounts he had committed to, including a significant sum he had proposed to pay in in... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Yadav #Court #Rajpal_Yadav #High #faces_fresh #Yadav_faces #Court_reserves #reserves_verdict

'Who is the biggest litigant? Cost should be imposed': SC imposes Rs 25,000 penalty on Centre over CISF dismissal case The Supreme Court imposed Rs 25,000 costs on the Centre for challenging a High Court order reinstating a CISF official. Upholding the High Court's ruling, the bench found the dismissal disproportionate, noting the official had taken medical leave and the woman involved had no grievance. The court emphasized the government's role as a major litigant contributing to case backlogs. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Centre #Court #High #CISF #biggest_litigant #CISF_dismissal #CISF_official #Court_imposed

Mohanlal receives interim protection for his personality rights from Delhi High Court; actor adds new defendants to suit The Delhi High Court on Friday indicated that it will issue interim directions safeguarding the personality rights of Malayalam actor Mohanlal. The matter was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who also approved the actor’s request to include additional parties as defendants in his ongoing case. This development follows an earlier hearing where the Court had allowed Mohanlal to withdraw his initial interim plea, while granting him the liberty to refile it with more detailed information. Acting on that liberty, the actor has now approached the Court again with a revised application. During the latest proceedings, the Court directed Mohanlal to furnish a detailed note of the allegedly infringing links to the defendants involved in the case. The move is aimed at ensuring clarity on the specific instances where his personality rights are said to have been violated. The Court has, in recent times, dealt with several similar matters concerning the unauthorised use of public figures’ identities. It had earlier issued a John Doe order protecting the personality rights of actor Sonakshi Sinha and yoga guru Ramdev. In comparable cases, coordinate benches have extended such protection to singer Jubin Nautiyal, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, and actors Kajol, R. Madhavan, and Jr NTR. A similar plea has also been fi... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Court #High #Malayalam_actor #directions_safeguarding #Mohanlal_receives #Jyoti_Singh #Justice_Jyoti

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

Madras High Court restrains illegal broadcast of Dhurandhar The Revenge till April 15 The Madras High Court on Wednesday passed an ad interim injunction restraining internet service providers and cable TV operators from unlawfully broadcasting Dhurandhar The Revenge ahead of its theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy issued the order while hearing applications filed by Reliance Industries Limited and its media arm Jio Studios. The producers had approached the court seeking urgent protection against potential copyright infringement. In its plea, Reliance alleged that several intermediaries, including internet service providers and cable TV operators, may illegally stream or transmit the film without authorisation. The company also submitted the certification issued by the Central Board of Film Certification, identifying it as the producer of the film. The court noted that the film is scheduled for release on March 19 and observed that in such cases, the risk of irreparable harm is significant if interim relief is not granted. At the same time, it acknowledged that the respondents’ business interests could also be affected by such an order. Balancing these considerations, the court directed Reliance to indemnify the respondents for any potential losses arising from the injunction. Subject to this condition, it restrained the respondents from unlawfully broadcasting or transmitting the film until April 15, 2026. The court also issued notice to... #High_Court #Dhurandhar #Madras_High #Revenge #High #Revenge_till #Revenge_ahead #Wednesday_passed #broadcasting_Dhurandhar #restrains_illegal

Celina Jaitly responds after Delhi High Court disposes plea over brother’s refusal to communicate Actor Celina Jaitly has reacted after the Delhi High Court dismissed her petition seeking communication and legal assistance for her brother, Major (Retd. ) Vikrant Jaitly, who is currently detained in the United Arab Emirates. According to a reports, the court disposed of the plea after being informed that Vikrant Jaitly had declined to communicate with his sister and preferred to make legal decisions in consultation with his wife, Charul Jaitly. The court was also told that he had been granted consular access on multiple occasions and had refused legal representation offered to him, including pro bono assistance. Responding to the development, Celina Jaitly shared a note on Instagram expressing concern while acknowledging the court’s decision. She wrote, “Today was the last hearing of my writ petition. I had approached the Hon’ble Court out of deep concern for the safety, security & well being of my brother. ” She added, “He is in a foreign nation & as his sister, I felt it was my duty to ensure that he was not left without protection or support,” and noted that despite navigating personal challenges, she felt compelled to seek legal intervention for his welfare.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Celina Jaitly (@celinajaitlyofficial) In her post, the actor emphasised that her intention was to ensure her brother’s safety and access to necessar... #Delhi #Arab_Emirates #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #Celina_Jaitly #Vikrant_Jaitly #Jaitly #Jaitly_responds #seeking_communication

Delhi High Court closes Celina Jaitly’s petition over brother’s detention in United Arab Emirates The Delhi High Court has closed a petition filed by former actor Celina Jaitly seeking consular access to meet her brother, Vikrant Jaitly, who is currently being held in the United Arab Emirates. The court took the decision after being informed that Vikrant had chosen not to communicate with his sister and preferred that any legal decisions regarding his case be taken only after consulting his wife. The matter was heard on March 16 by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, who observed that there was no reason to keep the petition pending in light of the developments. During the hearing, authorities informed the court that Vikrant had already been granted consular access but had declined legal assistance. As part of the petition, Celina had requested that authorities help arrange legal expenses for her brother. Addressing this request, the court recorded that the matter had been communicated to him. “Petitioner prayed that respondent assists in securing legal expenses for Mr Jaitly. As per the court direction, the aforesaid aspect was brought to the notice of Mr Jaitly, who in his interaction with the officials has unequivocally stated that he is not willing to be represented by any of the law firm,” the court noted. The court was further informed that a law firm had offered to represent him on a pro bono basis. However, Vikrant did not agree to the proposal. “The court direct... #Arab_Emirates #United_Arab #High_Court #Delhi_High #Arab #Court #United #Emirates #High #Celina_Jaitly

Delhi High Court warns Reliance Entertainment officials of jail in Rs 168 crores dispute with T-Series The Delhi High Court has held Reliance Entertainment and its officials guilty of contempt for failing to comply with earlier court orders in a financial dispute with T-Series. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora ruled that the company had wilfully disobeyed previous directions requiring it to deposit payments owed to Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, which operates the T-Series brand. The court ordered three company representatives to undergo four weeks of simple imprisonment if the outstanding dues are not cleared within two weeks. To allow Reliance Entertainment an opportunity to settle the matter, the Bench suspended the prison sentence for two weeks. However, the officials have been directed to appear before the Joint Registrar on March 16, 2026, and furnish bail bonds of Rs 1 lakh each with a surety of the same amount. The court stated that if the payments are made within the two-week window, the prison sentence will be remitted and the bail bonds discharged. The case stems from a loan agreement signed in 2021, under which T-Series lent Rs 168 crores to Reliance Entertainment to partially finance six films. As per the agreement, the music label was also entitled to interest at 12. 5 percent along with a share of the revenue generated by the projects. Subsequently, T-Series approached the court seeking recovery of around Rs 60 crores, alleging that Reliance E... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Private_Limited #High #Reliance_Entertainment #financial_dispute #warns_Reliance #held_Reliance #Manmeet_Pritam

Sega says yeah you're all real nice about our games—but you sure ain't buying them "High evaluations have yet to translate into a further increase in unit sales." #games #High #High_evaluations #unit_sales #real_nice #Sega

Kerala High Court stays release of The Kerala Story 2, directs CBFC to re-examine the film In what can be regarded as a major setback to the makers of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, the Kerala High Court on Thursday granted an interim stay against the release of the film, arguing that the UA certification by the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) is questionable. The stay comes a couple of days after the court asked the producers to not release the film until the court delivers its verdict. This court order is also a big blow to the CBFC as the ostensible final authority for the suitability/non suitability of a film to be shown to the public. The court in its order also said that the guidelines for ensuring a film does not disrupt the society’s equilibrium appear not to have been adhered to by the CBFC. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas told the CBFC to re-examine the objections raised in the petitions within two weeks. Until the board gives a fresh decision, the film cannot be released. The court said it usually avoids interfering with a movie’s release, but stepped in because the concerns seemed real and needed careful review. The film was scheduled to be released on February 27. With the film, the only major release this week, being postponed the theatre exhibitors are in a panic. This writer spoke to Kumar Abhishek, Manager Connplex in Patna at 2. 55 pm on Thursday. “Sir, abhi tak humein koi information nahin aaya hai (we have no information about the postponeme... #Kerala #High_Court #Court #film #High #Kerala_Story #Central_Board #Kerala_High #Story #Film_Certification

Kerala HC stays ‘The Kerala Story 2’ for 15 days, a day before scheduled release The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay on the release of 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond', scheduled for February 27. The court observed a prima facie non-application of mind by the censor board in granting certification. This decision follows petitions challenging the film's certificate, citing concerns about its portrayal of religious harmony in Kerala. #February #Kerala #High_Court #High #Kerala_Story #Kerala_High #Story #scheduled_release #interim_stay #scheduled