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Manoj Bajpayee Denounces Fake Political Video: Actor Clarifies No Association with RJD Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 17, 2025 12:18 pm CST
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has publicly denied any political affiliation after a manipulated video falsely portrayed him endorsing the Rashtriya Janata Dal party. The National Award-winning actor revealed the content was a deceptively edited advertisement he had created for Prime Video, highlighting growing concerns about deepfakes and unauthorized use of celebrity images in Indian politics. This case joins similar incidents involving other Bollywood personalities seeking legal protection for their publicity rights.
Personality Rights Protection: How Bollywood Celebrities Fight Deepfakes and What It Means for Everyone
Oct 15, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan are seeking legal protection against unauthorized use of their personality rights and AI-generated deepfakes. This article examines India's content regulation challenges, current legal frameworks, and why these court battles matter not just for celebrities but for all digital citizens vulnerable to deepfake technology threats.
Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 Crore Will Dispute: Legal Battle Between Third Wife and Children Intensifies in Delhi High Court
Oct 15, 2025 09:26 pm CST
A high-profile legal dispute has erupted in the Delhi High Court over businessman Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore estate. His children with ex-wife Karisma Kapoor are challenging the will that leaves his fortune to third wife Priya Sachdev Kapur, citing discrepancies as evidence of forgery. Both sides have presented compelling arguments in this Bollywood-esque family drama that began after Kapur's unexpected death during a polo match in June.
High-Stakes Legal Battle: Allegations of Forgery in Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 Crore Estate Case
Oct 13, 2025 10:28 pm CST
The Delhi High Court is hearing a contentious case involving businessman Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore estate, with children from his first marriage to actress Karishma Kapoor claiming his second wife Priya Sachdev Kapur forged his will. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani highlighted discrepancies in the document, including misspelled names and incorrect addresses, calling these errors "uncharacteristic" of Sunjay Kapur. The case features dramatic allegations of document manipulation, secret WhatsApp groups, and disputes over control of the substantial inheritance.
Kumar Sanu Files Delhi High Court Petition to Protect Personality Rights Against AI Voice Cloning and Unauthorized Use
Oct 12, 2025 01:51 am CST
Kumar Sanu has petitioned the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against unauthorized use of his name, voice, and likeness, particularly concerning AI voice cloning and digital content that generates revenue without his consent. The singer joins other celebrities who have recently obtained interim relief for similar concerns under India's copyright laws.
Sunjay Kapur Inheritance Battle: Children Accuse Stepmother of Forging Will for Rs 30,000 Crore Estate
Oct 10, 2025 12:18 am CST
The high-profile inheritance dispute over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000-crore fortune has intensified as his children with ex-wife Karisma Kapoor accuse their stepmother Priya Sachdev Kapur of forging his will. Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani, representing the children, compared Priya to "Cinderella's stepmother" during dramatic Delhi High Court proceedings, claiming she secured 60% of the assets while leaving nothing for Sunjay's mother and children.
Delhi High Court Examines Pakistani Woman's Plea to Reunite with Indian Husband After Visa Cancellation
Oct 07, 2025 02:23 am CST
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Indian government regarding a Pakistani woman's petition seeking permission to enter India to join her husband after visa cancellation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Ruqaiya Obaeed, who was ordered to return to Pakistan, has requested a long-term visa to maintain her marriage with her Indian husband, with the court expecting a government response by November 12.
Delhi High Court Rules Husbands Cannot Claim Exclusive Property Rights Despite Paying EMIs
Oct 01, 2025 02:40 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has established that a husband cannot claim sole ownership of jointly registered property merely by paying the EMIs. The ruling, delivered by Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, affirms that joint registration supersedes payment considerations and upholds Section 4 of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act in a case involving a couple whose divorce proceedings remain pending since 2006.
Supreme Court Orders 7-Day Judicial Training After Serious Lapses in Rs 1.9 Crore Fraud Case
Sep 30, 2025 10:23 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has mandated special training for two judicial officers after finding "serious lapses" in their handling of bail orders in a Rs 1.9 crore fraud case. The judges who granted bail to an accused couple despite prior court denials must undergo a week-long training program at Delhi Judicial Academy, highlighting unprecedented judicial accountability measures by the apex court. The case involved allegations of land transfer fraud against a couple who failed to honor mediation commitments after securing years of interim protection.
Former NCB Director Sameer Wankhede Files Defamation Suit Against 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Series
Sep 27, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Former Mumbai NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment over the series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood', claiming it portrays anti-drug enforcement agencies negatively. While declining to comment directly on the case, Wankhede continues his anti-drug advocacy work in Mumbai communities. The Delhi High Court is currently hearing the case, which involves Shah Rukh Khan's production company.