What are celebrity rights in India?

Personality or celebrity rights are rights against unauthorized commercial use of one’s persona and have not been codified under any law in India. The court asked the Indian government’s Department of Telecommunications and telephone service providers to take down web links and take action against parties identified in the case.

Why did Kapoor take his case to India's High Court?

The actor took his case to India’s high court in response to the large number of distorted videos, gifs and emojis which bear his likeness. He was also concerned by the use of his catchphrase, “jhakaas,” first used in 1985 film Yudh, which roughly translates as “awesome”. All are now protected by court order. “It’s not only for me,” said Kapoor.

Did Anil Kapoor win a landmark judgement against artificial intelligence?

Top Indian actor Anil Kapoor has won a landmark judgement against artificial intelligence (AI).

Is the right a legal right in India?

Although the right is recognised in the European Union - where it's not absolute - it's a fairly new concept in India and still not covered by law. Kaushik hit the headlines when he won the fifth season of reality show MTV Roadies in 2007 and Bigg Boss - the wildly popular Indian version of Big Brother - a year later.