Bollywood actor suniel shetty has approached the bombay high court to safeguard his personality rights.
The actor filed a petition citing unauthorized commercial use of his photographs by various websites and social media platforms.
Shetty is seeking:
Immediate removal of his photos from these platforms.
A permanent restraint on future unauthorized usage.
👨⚖️ court Proceedings
The case was heard on friday by a bench headed by Justice Arif Doctor.
Shetty’s counsel, Senior Advocate Birendra Saraf, presented arguments before the court.
The order has been reserved by the court following initial submissions.
🖼️ Nature of the Misuse
According to Saraf, several platforms used Shetty’s images for commercial gain without his consent.
Offending platforms include:
A real estate agency website.
A gambling website.
Some instances involved morphed photos, including an image featuring Shetty and his grandchild, which the actor never approved.
⚖️ Violation of Image and Reputation
The plea emphasizes that Shetty holds exclusive rights over his image and persona.
Unauthorized use:
Violates his legal rights.
It could lead to reputational damage due to false associations.
👨👩👧👦 Family Mentioned in Plea
A manipulated image included Shetty with his granddaughter, Evaraah.
Evaraah is the daughter of athiya shetty and indian cricketer KL Rahul.
🚫 What Shetty Seeks
A court directive for the immediate takedown of all unauthorized content.
A ban on further usage of his photos or likeness without explicit permission.
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