Delhi HC Restrains Misuse of Vivek Oberoi's Name, Image; Protects Personality Rights

• Delhi High Court has issued an interim order restraining entities from misusing actor Vivek Oberoi's name, voice, and image for commercial or personal gain.
• Justice Tushar Rao Gedela emphasized Oberoi's 'well-known, popular, and well-accepted personality,' stating that unauthorized use would cause irreparable loss.
• The court recognized Oberoi's 'copyright' over his personality, including his image, likeness, voice, name, and signature, citing his long-standing career and reputation.
• The order specifically prohibits the use of AI, deep fakes, face morphing, and the creation of unauthorized merchandise like t-shirts and posters.
• Online platforms including YouTube, Meta Platforms, and X Corp have been directed to remove offending links within 72 hours.