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Kriti Sanon Moves Delhi High Court for Personality Rights Protection, Court Seeks Wider Legal Clarity

The judge asked for judgments and research before deciding the scope of protection and whether the High Court’s IPD can hear the dispute.

  • On Friday, October 16, 2026, actor Kriti Sanon approached the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection for her personality rights, citing unauthorized commercial use of her identity.
  • Rising numbers of similar petitions from public figures regarding unauthorized exploitation of their names, likenesses, and voices prompted the court to seek a wider examination of legal principles.
  • Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked advocate Pravin Anand to submit a compilation of judgments and research material clarifying the scope of personality rights and the Intellectual Property Division's jurisdiction.
  • Before passing a comprehensive order, the court will examine how personality rights protections balance against competing interests including freedom of expression and artistic creativity.
  • Further hearings are scheduled for October 29, 2026, building on previous cases involving actors Kangana Ranaut and Tabu, and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.
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