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The Delhi High Court on Friday said the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights but refused to interfere with the theatrical screening of the movie.
OriginalThe Delhi High Court recognized that 'Doosra' seemingly infringes on Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. Justice Tejas Karia noted that the film commercially exploits Ganguly's identity, which raises legal issues. However, the court opted not to prevent the film's release, permitting its screening. Filmmakers must add a suitable disclaimer and submit a bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore. This case highlights the ongoing conflict between biographical film portrayals and individual rights.
OriginalThe Delhi High Court recognized that 'Doosra' seemingly infringes on Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. Justice Tejas Karia noted that the film commercially exploits Ganguly's identity, which raises legal issues. However, the court opted not to prevent the film's release, permitting its screening. Filmmakers must add a suitable disclaimer and submit a bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore. This case highlights the ongoing conflict between biographical film portrayals and individual rights.
OriginalThe Delhi High Court on Friday held that the film Doosra prima facie violated former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s personality and publicity rights, directing its producers to furnish an unconditional bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore while refusing to halt the film’s theatrical run.
OriginalThe Delhi High Court on Friday held that the film Doosra prima facie violated former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s personality and publicity rights, directing its producers to furnish an unconditional bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore while refusing to halt the film’s theatrical run.
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