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Mint
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Bombay HC upholds stay on Shaadi Ke Director–Karan Aur Johar over violation of Karan Johar's rights
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the stay on the release of a movie, tentatively titled 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar' or 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Johar', saying the name infringes upon filmmaker Karan Johar's personality and publicity rights. A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice M S Karnik said Johar has garnered 'immense goodwill and reputation' in the entertainment industry in India and globally. The court dismissed the appeal filed by one Sanjay Singh, maker of the movie, challenging a March order passed by a single bench of HC granting a stay on the film's release. The single bench had passed the order on a plea filed by Johar against the movie and its title. Johar's name has obtained a brand value, the court said on Wednesday. 'Karan' and 'Johar', when used together (in a title), point to the celebrity and filmmaker Karan Johar, it said. HC said since Karan Johar's name has become his brand name, the director has the economic right to commercially exploit the same as per his discretion. 'The name 'Karan Johar' is solely associated with the respondent No 1 (Karan Johar) and forms a germane part of his personality and brand name,' the court said in its order. The high court said that the courts in India have time and again recognised personality rights and publicity rights of public figures, including celebrities. 'The respondent (Johar) being a celebrity is entitled to the protection of his personality and publicity rights and can claim protection against unauthorised commercial exploitation by third parties,' the court said. The high court also refused to accept the submission of the plaintiff Sanjay Singh that they were willing to add the word 'aur' (and) between the names 'Karan' and 'Johar' in the movie title. In its opinion, the court said, the use of the two names in any combination was sufficient to create confusion in the minds of the public. 'The appellant (Singh) cannot be allowed to exploit the reputation and goodwill of the respondent (Johar) in this manner,' the HC added.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
HC says 'Shaadi Ke Director-Karan Aur Johar' title violates filmmaker's rights, upholds stay on film
On his 50th birthday, Karan Johar announces his next film after 'Rocky aur Rani ki Prem Kahani' The Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the stay on the release of a movie, tentatively titled ' Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar ' or 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Johar ', saying the name infringes upon filmmaker Karan Johar's personality and publicity rights. A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice M S Karnik said Johar has garnered "immense goodwill and reputation" in the entertainment industry in India and court dismissed the appeal filed by one Sanjay Singh , maker of the movie, challenging a March order passed by a single bench of HC granting a stay on the film's single bench had passed the order on a plea filed by Johar against the movie and its name has obtained a brand value, the court said on Wednesday. 'Karan' and 'Johar', when used together (in a title), point to the celebrity and filmmaker Karan Johar, it said since Karan Johar's name has become his brand name, the director has the economic right to commercially exploit the same as per his discretion."The name 'Karan Johar' is solely associated with the respondent No 1 (Karan Johar) and forms a germane part of his personality and brand name," the court said in its high court said that the courts in India have time and again recognised personality rights and publicity rights of public figures, including celebrities."The respondent (Johar) being a celebrity is entitled to the protection of his personality and publicity rights and can claim protection against unauthorised commercial exploitation by third parties," the court high court also refused to accept the submission of the plaintiff Sanjay Singh that they were willing to add the word "aur" (and) between the names 'Karan' and 'Johar' in the movie title. In its opinion, the court said, the use of the two names in any combination was sufficient to create confusion in the minds of the public."The appellant (Singh) cannot be allowed to exploit the reputation and goodwill of the respondent (Johar) in this manner," the HC added.
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Johar Wins Legal Battle, Court Bars Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar Release
Last Updated: The Bombay High Court upheld a judgment refusing to lift the stay on 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar', finding it likely infringed on Karan Johar's personality rights. The Bombay High Court has decided not to lift the ban on the film Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar, saying that it wrongly uses filmmaker Karan Johar's name. The court said this could harm his reputation and take unfair advantage of his fame. The court's latest decision, made on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), supports an earlier order from March 7, 2025, which had stopped the film's release. That earlier order was based on a case filed by Johar, who said he had nothing to do with the film and never gave the makers permission to use his name. A panel of two judges, Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Makarand Karnik, agreed that the filmmakers seemed to be using Johar's name and image to attract attention and make money, which is not allowed without consent. In a previous order, Justice Riyaz Chagla had pointed out that the film's title clearly refers to Johar, especially since the characters are called 'Karan' and 'Johar' and are shown as Bollywood directors, just like him in real life. He said that this looked like a clear attempt to link the film with Johar and profit from his name. Johar's lawyers argued that his name is well-known in the film industry and has become a brand. They said the film was trying to use this brand without permission, which is unfair and illegal. They also said the trailers and posters had already caused damage to his image. The court agreed that only Karan Johar has the right to use his name for business, and others can't use it without his approval. A copy of the latest court ruling will be shared soon. First Published: May 07, 2025, 15:44 IST
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HC says ‘Shaadi Ke Director–Karan Aur Johar' title violates filmmaker's rights, upholds stay on film
Mumbai, The Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the stay on the release of a movie, tentatively titled 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar' or 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Johar', saying the name infringes upon filmmaker Karan Johar's personality and publicity rights. HC says 'Shaadi Ke Director–Karan Aur Johar' title violates filmmaker's rights, upholds stay on film A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice M S Karnik said Johar has garnered 'immense goodwill and reputation' in the entertainment industry in India and globally. The court dismissed the appeal filed by one Sanjay Singh, maker of the movie, challenging a March order passed by a single bench of HC granting a stay on the film's release. The single bench had passed the order on a plea filed by Johar against the movie and its title. Johar's name has obtained a brand value, the court said on Wednesday. 'Karan' and 'Johar', when used together , point to the celebrity and filmmaker Karan Johar, it said. HC said since Karan Johar's name has become his brand name, the director has the economic right to commercially exploit the same as per his discretion. 'The name 'Karan Johar' is solely associated with the respondent No 1 and forms a germane part of his personality and brand name,' the court said in its order. The high court said that the courts in India have time and again recognised personality rights and publicity rights of public figures, including celebrities. 'The respondent being a celebrity is entitled to the protection of his personality and publicity rights and can claim protection against unauthorised commercial exploitation by third parties,' the court said. The high court also refused to accept the submission of the plaintiff Sanjay Singh that they were willing to add the word 'aur' between the names 'Karan' and 'Johar' in the movie title. In its opinion, the court said, the use of the two names in any combination was sufficient to create confusion in the minds of the public. 'The appellant cannot be allowed to exploit the reputation and goodwill of the respondent in this manner,' the HC added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bombay High Court upholds previous ban on film title using Karan Johar's name
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea by the makers of the Hindi film 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar', effectively continuing the stay on its release and promotion. The court upheld filmmaker Karan Johar's objection that the use of his name and personality traits in the film's title without consent violated his personality and publicity rights. The division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice MS Karnik refused to modify the earlier order passed by a single judge, which had granted an injunction against the film's release in March. Johar had first approached the court in June 2024, seeking a permanent injunction, stating that the unauthorised use of his name was causing irreparable damage to his reputation and goodwill. The court reiterated that Johar's name had acquired a distinctive identity and could not be commercially used without authorisation. 'The defendants have used in their title the words Shaadi Ke Director, followed by Karan Aur Johar, which is a direct and undeniable reference to the plaintiff,' the court had earlier noted. During Wednesday's hearing, advocate Ashok Saraogi, representing producer Sanjay Singh, requested that the court include in its dismissal order a condition allowing the film's release if the title was changed. The bench declined to do so but said the filmmaker could file a separate application before the single judge on this point. Although details of the order are still awaited, the film remains barred from release under its current title.
