The Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect Khushi Kapoor’s rights following her petition against digital exploitation. Justice Jyoti Singh delivered an interim order this week that mandates major social media companies remove offensive material allegedly featuring the actress without authorization. The ruling extends beyond explicit content to include merchandise bearing Khushi’s likeness and name that have been marketed illegally. A significant aspect of the judgment is the John Doe order that the court intends to issue. This legal instrument empowers the court to safeguard individuals from unnamed wrongdoers who engage in identity theft or unauthorized commercial exploitation. For Khushi, this protection specifically covers both the circulation of harmful online material and the illicit sale of branded products. Notably, just 24 hours prior, a parallel bench addressed an identical matter involving her sister Janhvi Kapoor, ordering similar takedowns and remedial actions. These consecutive rulings underscore the judiciary’s growing attention to protecting celebrity identities from online abuse and commercial misappropriation. The cases highlight a larger legal battle unfolding across Indian courts regarding celebrity rights enforcement in the digital sphere.
