Bombay High Court Protects Akshay Kumar's Personality Rights
The Bombay High Court has granted actor Akshay Kumar urgent interim protection over his personality rights.
This decision restrains social-media platforms, e-commerce sites, and AI content creators from using his name, image, likeness, and voice without authorization in the case Akshay Kumar Vs John Doe.
The deepfake video of the Plaintiff making communally inflammatory statements and statements about Rishi Valmiki is deeply concerning. The consequences that can arise from such content being disseminated are indeed most grave and serious...
Single-judge Justice Arif S Doctor observed that the realistic nature of deepfake images and videos created with AI was deeply concerning, violating Kumar's personality and moral rights, and posing a grave threat to public order and the safety of his family.
Author's summary: Court shields Akshay Kumar.
More News
- MKE County: Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County
- False citizenship claims promote anti-immigration rally | AAP
- Japan Requests OpenAI To Not Violate Anime & Manga Copyrights
- Armenians in Jerusalem and the dilemma of Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide
- Joe Kennedy III split with uncle RFK Jr. over 'grave concerns' about U.S. health
- Rotterdam Q3 Bunker Sales Drop 4% Y-o-Y as VLSFO Demand Shrinks
- Boeing’s Arms Sales Thrive on Gaza Genocide
- Daily Joke: A man entered the Monastery of Silence
- Alleged Member of ‘Notorious’ Cambodian Scam Network Bought Luxury Dubai Properties
- British Sugar latest sponsor to sign up for 2026 Mayor’s Business Awards