The Bombay high court Has halted the release of the film ‘Shaadi Ke Director Karan aur johar, ‘RULING That The Title and Content Violate Filmmaker Karan Johar’s personality rights and privacy.
According to Hindustan Times, the court observed that the movie’s name could miss the public into believing karan johar was associateed with it, thereby infringing on his brand Value.
Justice Ri Chagla, Presiding over the case, stated that using karan johar’s name in the film without his consent amounted to a violation of his personality and publicity rights. The filmmaker has approved the court in June 2024, seeking to restrain the film’s producers, indipride advisory pvt ltd, from using his name and profession in any manner. He argued that his identity was being exploited to promote the film without authorization.
Karan johar had initiaally issued a cease-sand-desist notice to the filmmakers on June 6, 2024, demanding that they remove any reference to him. However, after receiving no response, he moved to court, alleging that the movie not only misused his name but also contained defamatory insurances about Him. He further pointed out that the film has been classified as an adult-category production, which, if linked to Him, Cold Tarnish his public image.
The court had placed a look on the film’s release on June 13, 2024. Advocate Ashok M. Saraogi, representing the Defendants, Argued that Karan Johar Had deliberately delayed legal action to obstruct the film’s release at the last moment. He Also Claimed That The Filmmakers Had Not Directly Used Karan Johar’s Name and Willing to Make Modifications If Necessary.
In response, karan johar contended that the filmmakers had full knowledge of the legal proceedings but still proceeded with their release plans. He assessed that the defendant’s actions were a clear breach of his personality rights and an attempt to capitalize on his goodwill.
On Friday, the bombay high court rled in karan johar’s favorite, granting a permanent injunction against the film’s release. The court emphasized that unauthorized use of karan johar’s name, even with minor alternations, still amounted to a Violation of his rights. It further stated that is mere modifications to the film was insufficient to prevent public confusion.