Delhi HC Refuses to Stay the Release of the Film Doosra on Sourav Ganguly’s Plea Alleging Personality Rights Violation
The court said the balance of convenience favors the makers, and the hearing on Sourav Ganguly’s personality-rights plea will continue Friday.
- On Thursday, The Delhi High Court refused to stop the theatrical release of the film 'Doosra' scheduled for tomorrow, rejecting a plea filed by Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly.
- Ganguly moved The High Court alleging that 'Doosra' uses references associated with his identity and cricketing career in a manner that violates his personality and commercial rights.
- Justice Dinesh Bhatt observed that the 'balance of convenience' favours the makers of 'Doosra', a story of a Rajasthani girl inspired by sporting events involving Ganguly.
- Luv Films LLP, also a plaintiff, maintains the production is not a biopic and that filmmakers secured proper permissions to use clips featuring Ganguly.
- The High Court will resume hearing Ganguly's plea tomorrow as the film's scheduled theatrical release remains unchanged, with the legal challenge yet to be finally decided.
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The Bollywood film Doosra is scheduled to release in theaters today. But just before that, former cricketer Sourav Ganguly approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the film. However, his petition has been dismissed. What was the controversy?
Delhi High Court refuses to stay release of ‘Doosra’ despite Sourav Ganguly’s plea over personality rights, hearing to continue on Friday
In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court has chosen not to halt the release of the film 'Doosra,' which premieres tomorrow. Sourav Ganguly has formally petitioned the court, alleging violations of his personality and commercial rights related to his leadership and memorable NatWest Series celebration. This case underscores the growing number of personality rights controversies in India concerning the unauthorized use of celebrity identiti…
Delhi High Court denies to halt Doosra release despite Sourav Ganguly's plea
The Delhi High Court refused to stay Doosra's release after a plea by Sourav Ganguly and Luv Films. The dispute raises claims involving personality rights and exclusive rights over Ganguly's proposed biopic.
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LatestlyDelhi HC declines to stay release of film ‘Doosra’ challenged by Sourav Ganguly; hearing to continue tomorrow
The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to stay the release of Doosra, a film challenged by former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly over alleged infringement of his personality and commercial rights. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on Friday.
Delhi HC refuses to halt release of film Doosra on Sourav Gangulys plea - The Tribune
A vacation bench observes that the 'balance of convenience' favours the makers of 'Doosra', stated to be the story of a middle-class Rajasthani girl who draws inspiration from certain sporting events involving the former India captain
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