ANIL KAPOOR’S WIN, A BIG WIN FOR ALL CELEBRITIES: In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Indian actor Anil Kapoor, protecting his personality rights. Kapoor sought protection against the unauthorised use of his name, image, voice, and catchphrase, ‘jhakaas.’ The court’s interim order restrains 16 entities from exploiting these facets of Kapoor’s persona for commercial gain, effectively ending activities like the sale of non-sanctioned merchandise and forged autographs. The ruling recognises the downsides of fame for public figures and strikes a balance between free speech and individual rights. It sets a crucial legal precedent for safeguarding the identities and reputations of celebrities and public figures, emphasising the need to protect their image and brand. (By Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor)
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