Delhi High Court Orders Doosra Filmmakers to Pay Guarantee, Add Ganguly Disclaimer
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The Delhi High Court ruled that the film Doosra violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights by commercially exploiting his identity and career moments without permission. The court allowed the film's theatrical release but mandated producers provide a Rs 2 crore bank guarantee and add disclaimers clarifying Ganguly's lack of consent for using his persona.
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Delhi HC flags Doosra's violation of Ganguly's rights, orders Rs 2 crore guarantee (opens Times of India in a new tab)
The Delhi High Court ruled that the film Doosra violated Sourav Ganguly's personality rights, compelling producers to provide a bank guarantee. Despite this, the court allowed the film to continue its theatrical release, underscoring the importance of…
Delhi HC asks Doosra makers to add disclaimer, give ₹2 crore bank guarantee in Sourav Ganguly case (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
The cricketer had accused the makers of commercially exploiting his identity, personality and iconic moments from his cricketing career without his permission.
