Brief
Kriti Sanon petitions Delhi High Court over alleged AI misuse of her identity
The actress’s counsel was asked to submit legal material on personality rights as the bench prepares a comprehensive order.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights against alleged unauthorised use of her name, image, likeness and other identity attributes, including in AI‑generated content and digital impersonation, Gulf News reported on Oct. 16.
What happened
The matter was heard before a single‑judge bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav. The judge asked Sanon’s counsel to file relevant judgments, research papers and other material addressing the legal issues surrounding personality rights. The court indicated it would issue a comprehensive order after reviewing the submissions. The case has been listed for further hearing on Oct. 29.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that Sanon’s petition comes amid a surge of personality‑rights disputes before the Delhi High Court, with public figures alleging unauthorised AI‑generated impersonation, deepfakes, fake endorsements and commercial exploitation of their identities. Recent applicants include former cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Gavaskar, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, actors Arjun Kapoor, Allu Arjun, Nagarjuna, Varun Dhawan, Kajol, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Naga Chaitanya, as well as singer Jubin Nautiyal, filmmaker Karan Johar, podcaster Raj Shamani and MP Shashi Tharoor.
What was said
The article does not contain direct quotations from Sanon or her legal team; it only records the court’s procedural directions.
How it came about
The filing reflects growing concerns in India over AI‑driven misuse of celebrity identities, a trend that has prompted several high‑profile personalities to seek judicial protection in recent months.
Key facts
- Kriti Sanon filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights. (gulfnews.com)
- Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked the actress’s counsel to submit judgments, research papers and other material on personality rights. (gulfnews.com)
- The case is scheduled for a further hearing on Oct. 29. (gulfnews.com)
- The petition follows a wave of similar cases by Indian public figures alleging unauthorised AI‑generated use of their identities. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Kriti Sanon Seeks Delhi HC Protection Against AI Misuse of Her Identity”
