Bollywood actor Salman Khan has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, including his name, image, voice, and likeness. The plea aims to prevent unauthorized use of his persona across digital platforms. The matter is scheduled for hearing on December 11, 2025.
The petition highlights growing concerns among celebrities over misuse of identity in the age of AI, deepfakes, and social media. Salman Khan has requested the court to restrain both known and unknown parties from exploiting his persona without consent. The move follows similar petitions by actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, who recently secured relief from the Delhi High Court. Legal experts note that such cases are becoming increasingly common as digital replication of celebrity attributes poses risks of consumer confusion, brand dilution, and reputational harm.
Notable updates
• Salman Khan petitions Delhi High Court to protect personality rights
• Hearing scheduled for December 11, 2025 before Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora
• Petition seeks restraint on unauthorized use of name, image, voice, and likeness
• Similar reliefs recently granted to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan
• Case underscores rising concerns over misuse of celebrity identity in digital media
Major takeaway
Salman Khan’s petition reflects a broader trend of Indian celebrities turning to courts to safeguard their persona, reinforcing the importance of personality rights in the digital era.
Sources: India Today, India TV News, ANI, LawBeat