Entertainment
Delhi High Court grants Amitabh Bachchan a permanent injunction protecting his name, image and voice
The order covers unauthorised commercial use, including a 'video call' app and a fake KBC lottery.
In short
- Order dated 5 November
- Covers name, image and voice
- Extends to unidentified infringers
The order
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav of the Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction on 5 November barring unauthorised commercial use of Amitabh Bachchan's name, image, voice and other aspects of his identity. It extends to unidentified 'John Doe' infringers.
What he complained about
The case cited a mobile app called 'Amitabh Bachchan Video Call', WhatsApp messages promoting a purported 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' lottery, a general-knowledge quiz book, posters and domain names. Four defendants settled and agreed not to use his persona without permission. The court found no trial was needed and granted relief through a decree.
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