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Bollywood Icon Jaya Bachchan Wins Interim Protection for Personality Rights
10 Nov
Summary
- Delhi High Court grants Jaya Bachchan interim protection for her personality rights
- Restrains entities from using her name, images, or likeness without authorization
- Addresses growing misuse on social media and online platforms
In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to renowned Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan, safeguarding her personality rights. The court order, issued on 2025-11-10, restrains multiple entities from using Bachchan's name, images, or likeness without her authorization.
The court's decision comes in response to Bachchan's plea, which highlighted the growing misuse of her persona on social media and online platforms. According to the plea, several social media accounts, YouTube channels, and websites have been exploiting Bachchan's name and image for commercial gains. The court heard that AI-generated videos, sexually explicit content, morphed images, and unauthorized merchandise were being used to capitalize on Bachchan's identity without her consent.
