Bombay HC shields Ananya Panday; platforms must erase AI images
The Bombay High Court has ordered the takedown of objectionable content violating Ananya Panday’s privacy, after she alleged businesses used her photos and AI-generated content without consent. Justice Madhav Jamdar cited her privacy and dignity rights. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court gave Kriti Sanon limited relief, excluding news, parody and fan content.
The Bombay High Court has granted Ananya Panday protection against unauthorized use of her image and AI-generated content. Multiple businesses were promoting products with photos and AI-made material featuring the actress without her permission. The court ordered the removal of infringing content, citing violations of her privacy, publicity, moral rights and right to live with dignity.
The Delhi High Court had previously granted partial relief to Kriti Sanon against sexually explicit deepfakes and impersonation. The Bombay HC's order specifies URLs and content to be removed, while platforms must provide user details and IP records within three weeks. The court emphasizes that the order does not apply to news coverage, reviews, criticism, satire, parody or fan-made content.
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