Delhi High Court Orders Takedown of Film Teaser Depicting Salman Khan in Black Buck Poaching Case

The Delhi High Court on Monday said it would pass an order directing the takedown of a teaser linked to the movie Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, which reportedly depicts actor Salman Khan and also portrays the 1998 alleged Black Buck poaching case pending against him.

Justice Jyoti Singh stated that she would pass an order so that such links are taken down from social media within 24 hours. If the producer fails to do so, the Court said it would direct platforms, including X and YouTube, to remove the content.

This development is significant for practitioners dealing with personality rights cases, particularly in the context of defamation and intellectual property law. The Court's order highlights the importance of protecting an individual's reputation and image from unauthorized use or portrayal.

The relevant laws and regulations involved in this case include the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011. Practitioners should be aware that the Court's decision may set a precedent for future cases involving celebrity personalities and their rights to protect their image.

Practitioner takeaway: Attorneys representing clients in personality rights cases should monitor this development and consider seeking similar orders to protect their clients' interests.