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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant him anticipatory bail, calling it a defence of “personal liberty”. Reacting on X, a day after the order, Khera wrote, “I thank the Hon’ble Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law… For the second time, Dr Singhvi and his sharp team……
Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to one made by actor Matthew McConaughey, as AI-generated content surges. Taylor Swift to trademark her voice The singer submitted two sound recordings to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Two relate to sound trademarks…
Allu Arjun has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights, seeking legal recourse against the unauthorized use of his name, image, and voice. This move follows concerns from many stars about digital and commercial exploitation. The petition highlights issues like AI-generated content and unauthorized endorsements, as the actor aims to prevent commercial…
Amid rising concerns over digital misuse of celebrity identities, Kartik Aaryan has filed an intellectual property (IP) suit before the Bombay High Court, alleging unauthorised commercial use of his personality across online platforms. The plea names multiple Indian and international e-commerce and social media platforms, along with unidentified “John Doe” individuals, accusing them of exploiting…
The government on Wednesday announced curbs on imports of gold, platinum and silver jewellery with immediate effect, a move aimed at checking misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs). These restrictions will operate irrespective of any prior contract, irrevocable letter of credit, advance payment, shipment status, or any other commitment, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade…
NEW DELHI: SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan Sunday said the political executive’s goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires more room for debate and dissent without criminalising these, and erasure of “deep social fault lines” reflected in caste-based discrimination and atrocities on Dalits. Addressing the first national conference of SC Bar Association in Bengaluru, Justice Bhuyan…
Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi high court seeking relief against what he described as misuse of his identity through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, deepfakes, and unauthorised commercial use, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. In his petition, Gambhir has named multiple social media accounts, intermediaries…
The Kapoor family has taken a significant step to protect the legacy of the late Rishi Kapoor by officially copyrighting his name and persona. This move aims to prevent unauthorized commercial use of his identity, ensuring his likeness is only used with family permission. This legal protection safeguards the veteran actor’s professional dignity for future…
The UK Home Office has announced an “emergency brake” on certain visa routes for nationals from four countries following what officials described as widespread abuse of legal visa pathways to claim asylum. Under the new measure, the UK government will end sponsored study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, while skilled worker…
NEW DELHI: Prashant Kishor-headed Jan Suraaj Party on Friday was criticised by the Supreme Court for filing a writ petition seeking annulment of recently concluded Bihar assembly elections on the ground that the poll-eve Rs 10,000 dole to women was a corrupt practice that altered the level-playing field. “How many votes did your party get?…
