Delhi High Court Grants Injunction in Rajat Sharma AI Deepfake Case

The Delhi High Court on September 14, 2026, granted a permanent injunction to prominent Indian journalist and television anchor Rajat Sharma, shielding him from the unauthorized use of his personality, image, and associated intellectual property rights in AI-generated deepfake content.

The ruling addresses claims involving personality and publicity rights, trademarks, and copyright in the context of AI-generated material. It provides significant protection for public figures against misuse of their identity through emerging technologies.

The decision underscores the court's approach to balancing innovation with safeguards for individual rights in digital environments, particularly where trademarks and other IP elements are implicated.

Sources: https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/trademark-news/ https://www.law360.com/intellectual-property-uk