
Amitabh Bachchan Ordered to Appear in Court Over Personality Rights Case
Delhi High Court orders Amitabh Bachchan to appear in person on Nov 16 if his personality rights case isn’t formally settled, after mediation stalled due to logistical issues
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Personality rights are at the center of legal actions involving Indian celebrities. Recent cases include Vijay Deverakonda, Manoj Bajpayee, and Salman Khan facing issues related to AI impersonation, unauthorized use of images, and fake merchandise.

Delhi High Court orders Amitabh Bachchan to appear in person on Nov 16 if his personality rights case isn’t formally settled, after mediation stalled due to logistical issues

Actor Vijay Deverakonda has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights after unauthorised use of his image, name, and likeness across social media, e-commerce sites, and AI-generated content. The court has issued notices and scheduled a hearing for February 2, 2027.

The Delhi High Court has sought Salman Khan's response to producer Amit Jani's plea seeking a stay on the actor's suit against Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy. Next hearing is December 16.

Manoj Bajpayee has approached the Delhi High Court, claiming a design firm misused his photos to promote suits and another entity used AI to mimic his voice, sparking a debate on personality rights in the deepfake era.