Highlights
- Court set to order takedown of unauthorised content using Mohanlal’s name and image
- Social media platforms asked to share user details of those uploading infringing material
- Case adds to growing list of celebrities seeking legal protection over identity misuse
Court signals action on unauthorised use
The Delhi High Court is set to pass an order directing the removal of content that allegedly violates the personality and copyright rights of Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair, widely known as Mohanlal.
The matter was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who is presiding over the actor’s plea seeking protection against unauthorised use of his name, image and likeness. Parties involved have been asked to submit notes before a final order is issued.
Platforms asked to share user details
During the hearing, the court directed intermediaries, including social media platforms, to provide Basic Subscriber Information of users responsible for uploading the disputed material within two weeks.
Mohanlal has also been granted permission to add further defendants to the case, suggesting the scope of the complaint could expand as more instances are identified.
Questions over online listings
Justice Singh raised concerns over the availability of merchandise and content using the actor’s identity without consent, questioning how such material was allowed on digital platforms.
The court was informed that certain unauthorised listings had already been taken down. It also reviewed multiple links and asked parties to clarify which ones were being pursued or contested.
Part of a wider legal trend
The case reflects a broader pattern of public figures turning to the courts to safeguard their identity rights. Actors such as Anil Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan have previously secured relief against misuse of their image, voice and likeness, particularly in advertising and digital content.
More recently, Sonakshi Sinha obtained similar protection orders. The next hearing in Mohanlal’s case is scheduled for July 4.
