Even as the apex court pulled up Patanjali Ayurved for misleading ads, there are allegations of pharma companies giving Rs 1,000 crore to political parties through electoral bonds. Are these “underhand deals” now claiming lives?
The Delhi High Court has recently restrained the misuse of the name, image, voice and other attributes of persona, including the “jhakaas” catchphrase of actor Anil Kapoor for commercial gain. Acknowledging that such misuse can damage a celebrity’s right to endorsement, the Court also added that “fame for a person comes with disadvantages” and “this case shows that reputation and fame can transcend into damage”