Sourav Ganguly vs ‘Doosra’: Delhi HC seeks filmmaker's response over cricketer's personality rights plea; what we know
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Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly is taking legal action against the makers of the film Doosra for the alleged unauthorized commercial use of his persona. This highlights growing legal scrutiny over the protection of celebrity personality rights.
The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the makers of “Doosra” to Sourav Ganguly’s personality rights plea and ordered a screening. Ganguly alleges unauthorised commercial use of his persona. The filmmakers deny infringement. The next hearing is on 29 October.
Personality rights protect individuals, particularly public figures, from the unauthorized commercial exploitation of their name, image, likeness, and other distinctive personal attributes.
- •The outcome of the court-ordered film screening.
- •Arguments from the filmmakers regarding their denial of infringement.
- •Developments from the next scheduled court hearing.