HIGH COURT MAY 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Karan Johar’s personality rights; Former MP Harinarayan Rajbhar’s Bail; Swaran Rekha River Revival; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar
Bombay High Court upholds Single Judge’s decision to stay release of film “Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar”
The name “Karan Johar” is solely associated with Respondent 1, Karan Johar and forms a germane part of his personality and brand name and thus, has the economic right to commercially exploit the same as per his discretion.
‘Violates Director Karan Johar’s personality rights’; Bombay HC refuses to allow release of film “Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar”
“Merely because the Central Board of Film Certification (‘CBFC’) certificate is obtained for the film, the same does not restrict the applicant’s right to take action against the film for violation of his rights.”
Bombay High Court stays release of “Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar” over use of Karan Johar’s name
The impugned film is set to be released on 14-06-2024.