Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court Issues Summons in Kangana Ranaut Personality Rights Suit
Kangana Ranaut asked the Delhi High Court to protect the use of her name, picture, and identity.
She says fake news and AI-made content linked to her are a concern.
The court has formally asked those named in the lawsuit to respond.
It also gave notice about her request for temporary protection while the case continues.
The court looked at online material, including an animated piece and a meme, and said they seemed satirical.
Her lawyer said some defendants had already removed material after receiving an advance copy of the lawsuit.
The lawyer was not asking the court to remove the material discussed at the hearing.
The court asked for an updated list of defendants.
The next hearing is set for February 3, 2027.
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut filed a suit seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights.
The Delhi High Court issued summons in the suit and notice on her application for interim relief.
Ranaut’s counsel raised concerns about alleged fake news, AI-generated content, and unauthorised use of her identity.
The court said an animated piece and a meme it examined appeared satirical; her counsel was not seeking their removal at this stage.
The court directed her counsel to amend the memo of parties and scheduled the next hearing for February 3, 2027.
- Who
- Kangana Ranaut, actor and BJP MP, filed the suit; Justice Vikas Mahajan is hearing it.
- What
- The Delhi High Court issued summons in Ranaut’s suit and notice on her request for interim relief over alleged unauthorised use of her identity.
- When
- The court acted on Thursday; the next hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2027.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, New Delhi.
- Why
- Ranaut seeks protection of her personality and publicity rights amid concerns about alleged fake news, AI-generated content, and unauthorised use of her name, image, and persona.
Ranaut’s position
Defendants’ position
Use of Ranaut’s identity and online content
Ranaut’s position
Ranaut seeks protection against alleged unauthorised use of her name, image, and persona, citing concerns about fake news and AI-generated content.
Defendants’ position
The articles do not report the defendants’ arguments or responses. They state that some defendants had removed allegedly offending material after receiving an advance copy of the plaint.
- Plaintiff
- Kangana Ranaut
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Judge
- Justice Vikas Mahajan
- Relief sought
- Protection of personality and publicity rights, including interim relief
- Content examined
- Web links including an animated piece and a meme, which the court said appeared satirical
- Counsel
- Advocate Saket Sikri
- Next hearing
- February 3, 2027
