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Sadhguru Seeks Delhi High Court Protection: Understanding Personality Rights as Intellectual Property in the Context of Alleged AI Misuse

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights, a form of intellectual property, against unauthorized AI-generated content. The petition addresses the misuse of his name, image, and voice through deepfake technology and rogue websites, which exploit his reputation for commercial gain, including fraudulent product endorsements and misleading narratives. The court issued an interim order to remove such content, emphasizing the balance between free speech and reputational rights. This case highlights the growing legal challenges surrounding AI-driven identity misuse and the protection of personality rights in the digital era.

byHimanshu Poshwal
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Is the Kunal Kamra Case a Fit Case for Criminal Defamation Under Indian Law

The Kunal Kamra case is representative of the larger conflict between preserving personal reputation and free speech in an active democracy. While the use of criminal defamation laws in India is meant to avoid false and malicious assault on personal honor, it poses a serious issue when applied against political satire and criticism. The facts in Kamra’s case, i.e., his widely reported commentary style and circumstances surrounding his comment, lend a hand toward presuming the meaning of the expressions was one of political satire instead of offending defamations. Yet their interpretation by the courts remains disputatious

byLegal Maestros
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Prosecution for Defamation: Understanding Section 222 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

This research examines the prosecution of defamation under Section 222 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which is a replacement for the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. Section 222 prescribes procedural requirements, requiring complaints by aggrieved persons for offences under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, except in the case of incapacitated persons. It weighs individual reputation against free speech, incorporating streamlined procedures within India’s new-age criminal justice system. This examination identifies significant provisions, protective procedures, and their implications on legal practice, providing a thorough understanding of defamation prosecution in modern India.

byLegal Maestros