Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court Tells Bachchan to Appear if Settlement Fails
Amitabh Bachchan asked the court to protect his name, picture and voice from being used without permission.
He says some people and businesses used them to promote things.
Some defendants agreed to settle the case through mediation.
The agreement has not been formally signed yet.
The court gave the parties until November 16, 2026, to complete the paperwork.
If the settlement is unfinished or fails, Bachchan must attend the next hearing in person if he wants to continue with his claims.
His case mentions lottery schemes linked to his quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati.
It also mentions publishers, T-shirt sellers and other businesses.
On October 9, the Delhi High Court gave the parties until November 16, 2026, to complete settlement formalities with some defendants.
The court was told that mediation had led to a settlement, but the agreement had not been formally signed because of logistical issues on Bachchan’s part.
If the settlement is incomplete or fails, Bachchan must appear personally at the next hearing if he wishes to pursue unresolved claims.
Bachchan filed the suit in 2022, alleging that his name, image and voice were used without permission for commercial purposes.
The suit refers to alleged lottery schemes associated with Kaun Banega Crorepati, as well as publishers, T-shirt vendors and other businesses.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan and some defendants in his personality-rights suit.
- What
- The Delhi High Court set a deadline for settlement formalities and directed Bachchan to attend in person if he pursues unresolved claims after an incomplete or failed settlement.
- When
- The direction was issued on October 9; the matter is listed for November 16, 2026.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India.
- Why
- Bachchan’s 2022 suit alleges unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Direction date
- October 9
- Next hearing
- November 16, 2026
- Settlement status
- A settlement was reached with some defendants through mediation, but the formal agreement had not been signed and placed on record.
- Reported reason for delay
- The court was told logistical issues on Bachchan’s part delayed formal signing.
- Suit filed
- 2022
- Earlier court order
- The High Court granted an ex parte interim injunction in November 2022.
- Alleged unauthorised uses
- Commercial use of Bachchan’s identity, including alleged lotteries associated with Kaun Banega Crorepati, and use by publishers, T-shirt vendors and other businesses.
Sources
Amitabh Bachchan personality rights case: Delhi HC directs Big B to appear in person
Amitabh Bachchan must appear in person if settlement fails in personality rights case, Delhi HC says
Delhi HC Asks Amitabh Bachchan To Appear Personally For Next Hearing If Personality Rights Suit Settlement Remains Incomplete
