Actor Kriti Sanon has approached the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection for her personality rights, which relate to the use of an individual’s identity, image and other distinctive attributes. The matter was heard on October 16, 2026, when the court sought additional legal research before proceeding further. The next hearing is scheduled for October 29.
The case brings renewed attention to the legal questions surrounding how celebrities’ names, photographs, voices and likenesses can be used, particularly for commercial purposes and without their authorisation.
Why has Kriti Sanon approached the Delhi High Court?
Kriti Sanon’s plea seeks protection against the unauthorised use of her identity and associated attributes. Such concerns can arise when a public figure’s image, voice or name is used in advertisements, online content or other material without consent.
During the hearing, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked the actor’s counsel, Advocate Pravin Anand, to provide relevant judgments and research material on personality rights. The additional material is expected to help the court examine the legal principles involved before considering the matter further.
The next hearing is listed for October 29, 2026. According to the information available in the supplied report, no final order granting the requested protection had been reported at this stage.
What do personality rights cover?
Personality rights concern the use and commercial exploitation of aspects of an individual’s identity. These may include a person’s name, image, likeness, voice and photographs, among other identifying attributes.
During the proceedings, Advocate Pravin Anand explained the scope of the protection being sought, referring to a person’s name, voice, face, photographs and videos featuring their face. The counsel also argued that unauthorised commercial use of an individual’s identity is a key concern.
For actors and other public figures, these issues can become particularly significant when their identity is used to endorse products, promote services or generate revenue without their permission.
However, the precise scope of personality-rights protection depends on the applicable law and the circumstances of each case. The court’s request for additional legal research does not, by itself, amount to a decision on the merits of Kriti Sanon’s plea.
Other celebrities who have sought personality rights protection
Several prominent figures from the entertainment and sports industries have pursued legal protection relating to the unauthorised use of their identities. Names mentioned in reports on such cases include Kangana Ranaut, Tabu, Vijay Deverakonda, Allu Arjun, Mohanlal, Kajol, R. Madhavan, Jr NTR and singer Jubin Nautiyal. Spiritual preacher Aniruddhacharya has also been cited in connection with personality-rights proceedings.
These cases reflect growing legal and public attention to the use of celebrity identities in online material, impersonation, endorsements and commercial promotions.
The scope of relief granted can differ from one case to another, so each court order must be understood in its own context.
Kriti Sanon’s recent professional and public updates
On the professional front, the supplied report identifies Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adjania and featuring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, among Kriti Sanon’s recent projects.
The actor also drew public attention in August 2026 over a GIVA Raksha Bandhan advertisement that reportedly faced criticism over her outfit and a scene involving her tying a rakhi to her pet dog. According to the supplied account, the brand later withdrew the advertisement and issued an apology.
Kriti responded to the controversy on social media, arguing that a woman’s respect for tradition should not be judged by her clothing.
Her personality-rights plea now places the question of consent and the use of a public figure’s identity before the Delhi High Court. The proceedings are scheduled to continue on October 29, when the matter is expected to be considered again.
