Delhi High Court appoints amicus curiae to probe Janhvi Kapoor's online personality rights case
The Delhi High Court has named advocate Gautam Bhatia as amicus curiae to assist in Janhvi Kapoor's petition over alleged unauthorized use of her image and name online.
In a move to clarify the scope of personality rights in the digital realm, the Delhi High Court appointed advocate Gautam Bhatia as amicus curiae on September 3, following Janhvi Kapoor's petition alleging unauthorized use of her name, image and likeness online. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani tasked Bhatia with analyzing the complex issues surrounding the thousands of URLs identified by the actress, of which 552 have already been ordered removed for containing overtly sexual or pornographic material.
The remaining links are being sorted into categories, including sexually vulgar content and sites that profit from exploiting Kapoor's persona, either directly or indirectly. Kapoor's legal team has sought an early hearing for interim relief as the court continues its review. A parallel appointment of Rohan Alva as amicus curiae in actor Vivek Oberoi's personality rights case underscores the growing legal challenges faced by public figures in the online environment.
Why it matters
The case could set precedent for how Indian courts protect celebrities' digital identities against widespread online misuse.
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