Singer Kumar Sanu has achieved a major legal victory as the Delhi High Court protected his personality and publicity rights. The court ordered the removal of objectionable videos and content that misused his name, voice, likeness, and performances on social media.Sanu had approached the court seeking protection for his personality and publicity rights, including his name, image, voice, and distinctive singing style.As reported by PTI, Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said a detailed interim injunction order would follow to protect the singer’s rights and remove the offending material.
Singer expresses gratitude to lawyer and the court
Following the court’s decision, Kumar Sanu shared his thanks on Instagram, posting a photo with his lawyer, Sana Raees Khan. He wrote, “I am deeply grateful to my advocate, Sana Raees Khan, for her powerful and masterful arguments that led to this significant victory in court. My heartfelt thanks to the Hon’ble Delhi High Court for recognizing and upholding my Personality Rights.”He further added, “This landmark judgment is not just a personal win, but a strong precedent in safeguarding every artist’s identity, voice, and creative expression.”
What was Kumar Sanu’s plea?
As per PTI, Kumar Sanu’s plea seeks to protect his personality and publicity rights, which include his name, voice, vocal style and technique, vocal arrangements and interpretations, mannerisms and manner of singing, images, caricatures, photographs, likeness, and signature. He also asked the court to prevent unauthorised or unlicensed use and commercial exploitation by third parties, which could cause confusion, deception, or damage his public image.During the hearing, the court noted that Sanu had complained about four profiles on Facebook and Instagram. Although the 334 URLs he provided were no longer active, Sanu raised concerns about GIFs, audio, and video recordings of his performances and voice. He stated that these caused him “unsavoury humour” and disrepute, violating his moral rights.
Many celebs are taking the legal route
Artists are growing more worried about unapproved digital reproductions, a concern highlighted by Kumar Sanu’s recent legal action. Many celebrities have started seeking legal protection to safeguard their image, voice, and likeness in the digital age.Stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Karan Johar have applied for similar protections in recent months. Their aim is to prevent misuse, unauthorised commercial exploitation, and the risks posed by deepfakes and artificial intelligence, ensuring their public persona and creative work remain secure.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
