Bombay Excessive Court docket imposes ₹50 Lakh prices for suppression of information in trademark infringement go well with
The Bombay Excessive Court docket has imposed prices of ₹50 lakh on a plaintiff for concealing materials information and acquiring an ex parte injunction by misrepresentation in a trademark infringement case.
Justice Arif Physician, presiding over the matter, noticed that the plaintiff, proprietor of M/s Household Footwear, had secured an injunction order by intentionally suppressing essential info. The plaintiff didn’t disclose that his trademark registration was territorially restricted to Maharashtra and that the defendants have been prior and bona fide customers of the impugned mark. The Court docket held that such omissions amounted to a fraud on the court docket and couldn’t be handled as inadvertent.
The suppression of information led to extreme prejudice, because the defendants’ enterprise operations have been disrupted following the seizure of their items pursuant to the injunction. The Court docket directed the plaintiff to pay ₹25 lakh every to the 2 defendants inside 4 weeks.
MeitY proposes amendments to IT Guidelines to fight deepfake and AI-Generated content material abuse
The Ministry of Electronics and Data Expertise (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Data Expertise (Middleman Pointers and Digital Media Ethics Code) Guidelines, 2021, geared toward curbing the misuse of synthetic intelligence and deepfake applied sciences on social media platforms. The draft seeks to introduce particular obligations for intermediaries to make sure accountability and transparency in managing AI-generated content material. Following are the important thing proposed modifications:
- Definition of Artificial Content material:
The draft introduces the time period “synthetically generated info”—any content material created or modified utilizing laptop sources that seems genuine however is artificially generated. - Necessary Labelling of AI-Generated Content material:
Intermediaries should be sure that all deepfake or AI-generated materials is clearly labelled or tagged as artificial, utilizing seen textual content, metadata, or embedded identifiers. - Obligations for Platforms Enabling Creation of Artificial Media:
Apps or platforms that enable customers to create artificial content material should guarantee such content material carries everlasting and distinguished labelling, together with audible or seen cues the place relevant. - Consumer Declarations and Automated Detection:
Important social media intermediaries (SSMIs) shall be required to gather person declarations confirming whether or not uploaded materials is synthetically generated, and to deploy automated instruments to confirm and detect such content material. - Protected Harbour and Compliance:
Platforms that act promptly to take away or limit entry to artificial content material upon receiving complaints will retain safe-harbour safety beneath the IT Act. Failure to conform or knowingly selling deepfake content material could lead to lack of such safety.
MeitY has invited public suggestions till November 6, 2025, earlier than finalising the amendments.
Learn the draft guidelines right here.
Hyderabad Court docket upholds Chiranjeevi’s persona rights, bars misuse of his identify and picture
The Hyderabad Metropolis Civil Court docket has granted an ad-interim injunction defending actor Chiranjeevi’s persona rights, restraining over 30 on-line entities from utilizing his identify, picture, voice, or likeness with out consent. Choose S. Sasidhar Reddy noticed that Chiranjeevi’s persona together with titles like “Megastar” and “Boss” varieties an intrinsic a part of his identification and holds “immense public recognition and business worth.” The court docket held that any unauthorised use may mislead the general public and trigger irreparable hurt to his repute. The matter shall be heard subsequent on October 27, 2025.
Delhi HC protects Hrithik Roshan’s persona rights, orders elimination of infringing content material
The Delhi Excessive Court docket has granted interim reduction to actor Hrithik Roshan, safeguarding his persona rights and directing the elimination of unauthorized content material infringing upon his identify, picture, voice, and likeness. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora emphasised that such attributes are protectable components of his identification and entitled to safety towards misuse, together with AI-generated or distorted content material that demeans his repute. The court docket issued instructions to on-line platforms to determine and take away infringing materials inside three weeks.
Learn order right here.
Ilaiyaraaja approaches Madras Excessive Court docket over unauthorized use of songs in Dude
Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has approached the Madras Excessive Court docket alleging unauthorized use and distortion of his tune “Karutha Machan” from the 1991 movie Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu within the upcoming film Dude, directed by Pradeep Ranganathan. The composer claims that his tracks are being exploited with out consent, with modifications comparable to added beats, and that music firms like Sony Music are “dishonest” him by persevering with to make use of his work with out authorization. Throughout a listening to on October 22, 2025, Ilaiyaraaja’s counsel, contended that the music firm had failed to offer day-to-day income accounts from streaming platforms and had submitted paperwork in a sealed cowl, a apply criticized by the Supreme Court docket. Justice N. Senthilkumar determined to defer additional proceedings till the Supreme Court docket addresses the matter.
Madras Excessive Court docket to listen to petitions towards Tamil movie Desiya Thalaivar, biopic on M.G. Ramachandran
The Madurai Bench of the Madras Excessive Court docket has acquired petitions towards Desiya Thalaivar, a biopic on late politician M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), elevating objections over its content material and portrayal. The petitioners urged the court docket to direct authorities to cancel the movie’s CBFC certification. The court docket has sought a response from the Centre on the matter. The listening to has been scheduled for October 28.
TRAI’s proposed broadcast audit reforms spark business divide
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed modifications to broadcast audit guidelines, resulting in a divide between broadcasters and distribution platform operators (DPOs). Broadcasters argue that the draft weakens their audit rights and anti-piracy measures, whereas DPOs oppose the supply permitting broadcasters to ship representatives to on-site audits, citing issues over confidentiality and operational disruptions. TRAI goals to resolve disputes however faces criticism for probably exceeding its authority and complicating regulatory processes. Stakeholder suggestions is being solicited to deal with these issues.
Centre broadcasts increased advert charges and reforms to assist print, television, and radio
The Indian authorities plans a 27% improve in commercial charges for print media and regulatory reforms to assist TV and radio. Data Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the necessity to strengthen standard media amid digital disruption. On TRP reform, he said: “There’s a main distortion in TV information channels as a result of present ranking system. We’re evaluating enhancements to offer a stage taking part in subject. Tv Ranking Level (TRP) pointers are being formulated. The primary spherical of session is full, suggestions has been acquired, and a second session paper will quickly be revealed.”
Delhi Excessive Court docket orders takedown of AI-Generated video making false claims about Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
The Delhi Excessive Court docket has directed Meta Platforms to take away an AI-generated video on Instagram falsely claiming that Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, workers poisoned company in 2018. The video, posted by the account “Travelagio,” had over 20,000 views. Indian Lodges Firm Restricted (IHCL), proprietor of Taj Lodges, sought the injunction, stating the content material was fabricated, deceptive, and damaging to the resort’s repute. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora noticed that the video misrepresented the resort and will trigger irreparable hurt to its repute. The court docket additionally ordered Meta to reveal the person’s identification and stop re-uploading of comparable content material.
MIB to introduce single-window digital portal to streamline stay occasion approvals
The Data and Broadcasting Ministry is launching a single-window digital portal to simplify permissions for stay reveals and cultural festivals, aiming for approvals inside 15 days. Developed by the Stay Occasions Improvement Cell, the platform will consolidate varied approvals, permitting organizers to entry venue particulars, capability limits, pre-cleared licenses, and ultimate approvals.
Madras Excessive Court docket acknowledges cryptocurrency as property beneath Indian Regulation
In a major ruling on October 25, 2025, the Madras Excessive Court docket acknowledged cryptocurrency as property beneath Indian legislation, affirming its standing as an asset able to possession and belief. Justice Anand Venkatesh emphasised that whereas cryptocurrencies are intangible and never authorized tender, they possess important traits of property—they’re definable, identifiable, transferable, and could be solely managed by personal keys. The Court docket cited precedents from New Zealand and the UK, which additionally acknowledged cryptocurrencies as property that may be held in belief. This determination arose from a case the place an investor’s XRP holdings on the WazirX platform have been frozen following a cyberattack.
Delhi Excessive Court docket restrains use of ‘WOW BURGER’, upholds WOW Momo’s trademark rights
The Delhi Excessive Court docket has restrained using the mark “WOW Burger”, affirming the trademark rights of Wow Momo within the meals sector.
The court docket famous that Wow Momo’s use of the “WOW” prefix over time has acquired distinctiveness and goodwill, making it intently related to the model’s identification in shoppers’ minds. Unauthorized use of an identical mark within the meals business may mislead clients into considering there’s an affiliation with Wow Momo, leading to trademark dilution.
Delhi Excessive Court docket bars unauthorized use of Tata’s “Vivanta” Trademark
The Delhi Excessive Court docket has issued an ad-interim injunction towards an entity utilizing the identify “Vivanta Stays”, ruling that it infringes upon the “Vivanta” trademark owned by The Indian Lodges Firm Restricted (IHCL), part of the Tata Group. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora noticed that the defendant’s adoption of the mark was deliberate and mischievous, prone to mislead shoppers into believing an affiliation with IHCL’s established hospitality providers.