Overview
- Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora granted Sunil Gavaskar ad‑interim relief, ordering removal of unauthorised merchandise and posts falsely attributing quotes, with a 72‑hour window for users to delete identified URLs before platforms must act.
- In R. Madhavan’s suit a day earlier, the court restrained commercial exploitation of his name, image and likeness, directed takedown of obscene material, and noted reports of deepfake videos and fake film trailers.
- The judge recorded that complainants had first approached intermediaries, reinforcing the expectation that urgent takedown seekers use platform remedies before seeking court orders under the IT Rules framework.
- Broader questions around AI‑generated content were expressly deferred, with the judge stating he was not ready to rule on AI issues now; both matters are listed for further hearings in May 2026.
- The orders reflect a growing Delhi High Court trend of interim injunctions protecting personality and publicity rights across celebrities and sportspersons, with John Doe directions and cross‑platform compliance requirements used as stopgap measures.