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Delhi High Court Signals Interim Order to Shield Allu Arjun’s Personality Rights

The case tests how Indian courts will police AI-driven impersonation of public figures.

Overview

  • Allu Arjun’s suit, heard Friday in Delhi, prompted the judge to say he will issue an interim order to stop unauthorized use of the actor’s name, image, voice, and likeness.
  • His lawyer showed listings for T‑shirts and mugs, obscene clips, AI chatbots, and a “Fake Call Pushpa” app that lets users simulate a video call with his AI face.
  • Lawyers for Meta and Google said they removed several flagged links and apps after notice, and a marketplace said it pulled products tied to the case.
  • The judge asked a named defendant to file a compliance report within three days and appeared to decline a global takedown at this stage after intermediaries pushed for narrower relief.
  • Arjun says he holds 26 trademarks in his name, and the petition adds to recent Delhi High Court actions that have protected celebrities, athletes, and public figures from AI‑enabled misuse.