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Personality rights – An Examination of Amitabh Bachchan v. Rajat Nagi and Ors
Introduction “While one person may build a home, another knit a sweater so also may a third create a valuable personality, all three must be recognised by the law as ‘property’ protected against trespass and theft.”[1] A person laboriously constructs a celebrity persona through a combination of intellectual, emotional and physical efforts. The good-will and … Continue reading Personality rights – An Examination of Amitabh Bachchan v. Rajat Nagi and Ors
Read more »Right to Privacy and Family law: Analyzing the Section 122 of the Evidence Act, 1872 within the Constitutional Conundrum
The Section 122 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides for spousal privilege when it comes to disclosure of the communication between a husband and a wife. The relation between spouses is considered pious and the disclosure of the communication they’ve had during the course of marriage is not allowed by law even if it … Continue reading Right to Privacy and Family law: Analyzing the Section 122 of the Evidence Act, 1872 within the Constitutional Conundrum
Read more »Publicity Rights in India: Need for Post-Mortem Recognition
Right to Publicity relates to the right to control one’s identity and ensure protection against any unauthorized use. These rights have been traditionally associated and have been regarded as a facet of the right to privacy of an individual. However, lately, these rights have assumed significance in matters pertaining to intellectual property (“IP”). This is … Continue reading Publicity Rights in India: Need for Post-Mortem Recognition
Read more »Brief Note On SPDI
In India there is no such specific laws for protection of Data , the privacy and protection of Data are governed by the IT Act “Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011” The Data is broadly divided into 2 categories: Personal Data Sensitive Personal Data. As per … Continue reading Brief Note On SPDI
Read more »Post-mortem Personality Rights and their relevance in Jayalalithaa’s Biopic Suit
“The nicest thing is to open newspapers and not to find yourself in them.” – George Harrison Being a well-known personality could cost you your personality rights, at times. Living a life which requires you to be cautious of your every move is quite a difficult one. Being a celebrity comes with a lot of … Continue reading Post-mortem Personality Rights and their relevance in Jayalalithaa’s Biopic Suit
Read more »DNA Profiling in the India (Towards the New age DNA Technology Use and Application Bill)
A decade ago, the whole country was sent flying into a state of bewilderment by the news headlines flashing on the TV screens that morning. An individual named Rohit Shekhar Tiwari had filed a paternity suit against three times Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Narayan Dutt Tiwari, a political stalwart by … Continue reading DNA Profiling in the India (Towards the New age DNA Technology Use and Application Bill)
Read more »Personality Rights in Indian Scenario
Personality Rights Personality rights means a right of person related to his or her personality. They can be protected under right to privacy or as a property of a person. This is important to mostly celebrities because people use a celebrity name or a photograph to advertise their trade and this usage influences their sales. … Continue reading Personality Rights in Indian Scenario
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