Is 'personality rights' a legal right in India?

The Madras High Court noted in Shivaji Rao Gaikwad vs. Varsha Productions that although "Personality Rights" is not defined in any Indian statute, Indian courts have recognised it in a number of judgments, which are further discussed as follows.

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.

What are Kapoor's personality rights?

The Delhi High Court has now issued an order recognizing Kapoor’s personality rights and prohibiting all offenders from exploiting any aspect of his persona without his consent. This includes misuse through artificial intelligence, deep fakes, and GIFs.

Why did Anil Kapoor win a legal victory?

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor wins a significant legal victory in his fight to protect his personality rights. Learn about the implications of this landmark judgment and how it sets a precedent for other celebrities.