Delhi High Court litigation on personality rights and AI misuse

2 entries over 2 days, from 2 August 2026 to 3 August 2026.

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2 August

Delhi HC protection for Yuvraj Singh's personality rights

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to former cricketer Yuvraj Singh regarding his personality rights.
The order restrains unauthorized use of his name, image, voice, likeness, and other personality attributes.
The protection specifically addresses misuse through Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and other digital technologies.
The court recognized that personality attributes are subject to legal protection against unauthorized commercial exploitation and fabrication.
The suit was initiated due to the unauthorized sale of merchandise and the creation of fabricated videos using the individual's likeness.

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3 August

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to a public figure regarding personality rights.
The order restrains the unauthorised use of name, image, voice, and likeness by individuals and online entities.
The legal intervention specifically addresses the misuse of personality attributes via Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and other digital technologies.
The court acknowledged that personality attributes of individuals are subject to legal protection against unauthorised commercial exploitation and fabrication.
The suit highlighted the unauthorised sale of merchandise and the creation of fabricated videos as primary concerns.

Newest first. A story that ran for 2 days is exactly the kind the mains paper asks about as one question.

With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence, the protection of personality rights has emerged as a significant legal challenge. Discuss the need for a robust legal framework to address the unauthorised use of digital likeness and deepfakes in India. 150 words · 3 August
With the rise of generative AI and deepfake technology, discuss the legal challenges in protecting personality rights and the right to privacy in India. 150 words · 2 August
Examine the evolving judicial approach in India towards protecting the personality rights of public figures against unauthorized digital exploitation. How does this intersect with the broader constitutional framework of the right to privacy? 250 words · 2 August

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