King Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) is pleased to announce a positive development in the personality rights suit filed on behalf of Shri Pawan Kalyan, Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and celebrated actor.<\/p>\n
On December 12, 2025, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, directed major social media intermediaries, Meta, Google and X, to examine and act on complaints relating to unauthorised commercial use of Shri Kalyan\u2019s persona within one week, and to communicate any reservations they may have directly to him. The matter has been listed for further consideration on December 22, 2025.<\/p>\n
The suit underscores the growing importance of safeguarding personality rights in a rapidly expanding digital landscape. The Court\u2019s directions reflect an encouraging emphasis on accountability and responsible content management across online platforms, helping to ensure meaningful protection of an individual\u2019s name, likeness and identity.<\/p>\n
King Stubb & Kasiva welcomes the Court\u2019s proactive stance and remains committed to advancing the protection of personality rights and digital identities for public figures and private individuals alike. The firm remains committed to championing personality rights and safeguarding digital identities for public figures and private individuals, as part of its broader focus on technology law, digital rights, and intellectual property protection.<\/p>\n
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