Overview
- Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued an ex-parte ad-interim john doe injunction restraining AI platforms, websites and e-commerce intermediaries from exploiting Jubin Nautiyal’s persona without consent.
- The order prohibits AI-generated voice models, digital avatars, deepfakes, face morphing and similar imitations, directs takedown or blocking of infringing links and apps, and asks MeitY and the DoT to help implement the directions.
- Summons have been issued with written statements due within 30 days, the matter goes before the Joint Registrar on April 28, and the next court hearing is set for August 25, 2026.
- The court found a prima facie strong case and noted real, present, irreparable harm to Nautiyal’s image and personality if relief were withheld.
- The suit cites unauthorized AI cloning and merchandise tied to his likeness, and the ruling fits a broader pattern of recent Delhi High Court protections for public figures’ personality rights.