Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Delhi HC Protects Sunil Gavaskar's Personality Rights
The Delhi High Court made an important decision to protect the personality rights of Sunil Gavaskar, a famous cricket player.
The court told social media companies to treat Gavaskar's complaint seriously and take action within seven days.
This is a big deal because it shows that the court is serious about protecting people's rights on the internet.
Gavaskar had some problems with how his name and image were being used online, and the court said that social media companies need to fix these issues quickly.
The court also said that some websites should take down offensive material within 72 hours.
This ruling is important for everyone who uses the internet, because it sets a standard for how companies should handle complaints about people's rights.
The court will hear more about this case on May 22.
Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Sunil Gavaskar's personality rights.
Court directed social media intermediaries to treat Gavaskar's suit as a complaint under IT Rules, 2021.
Social media intermediaries must take necessary steps within seven days.
Gavaskar's counsel was asked to first approach social media intermediaries with grievances.
Court ordered the removal of offensive material within 72 hours.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar
- What
- Delhi High Court ruling in favor of Sunil Gavaskar's personality rights
- When
- December 23
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To protect Sunil Gavaskar's personality rights and address his grievances
- Person
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Ruling
- In favor of Sunil Gavaskar
- Legal Basis
- Information and Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- Action Required
- Social media intermediaries to take necessary steps within seven days
- Next Hearing
- May 22
- Content Removal Timeframe
- 72 hours
Sources
Delhi HC Rules In Favour Of Sunil Gavaskar, Protects His Personality Rights In Landmark Ruling
Delhi HC asks Google, Meta, X to act on Sunil Gavaskar’s fake content, photo misuse requests
Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar
Delhi HC protects Gavaskar’s personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content
