Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Delhi HC Protects Pawan Kalyan's Personality Rights
The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of Pawan Kalyan, who is an actor and the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
The court stopped several websites and online platforms from using his name, images, voice, or likeness without his permission.
These entities were using his personality traits in AI software for commercial gain.
The court also directed social media accounts impersonating him to add a description saying 'fan account'.
The matter will be heard again on May 12.
Other celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and others have also sought protection for their personality rights.
Delhi High Court restrains entities from using Pawan Kalyan's personality traits without consent.
Court notes that Kalyan's images, voice, name, and likeness were used for commercial gain without his consent.
Entities were using Kalyan's personality attributes in AI software for commercial exploitation.
Court directs social media accounts impersonating Kalyan to add 'fan account' description.
Matter listed for further hearing on May 12.
- Who
- Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and actor
- What
- Delhi High Court restrains entities from using Pawan Kalyan's personality traits without consent
- When
- Order dated December 22, next hearing on May 12
- Where
- Delhi High Court, New Delhi
- Why
- To protect Pawan Kalyan's personality rights and prevent commercial exploitation
- Plaintiff
- Pawan Kalyan
- Defendants
- 14 entities, including John Doe persons and e-commerce websites
- Court Order Date
- December 22
- Next Hearing Date
- May 12
- Personality Rights
- Right to protect, control, and profit from one's image, name, or likeness
