Bombay High Court grants relief to Karan Johar, stays release of "Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar"

The Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on the release of the film “Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar" following a plea by Bollywood director Karan Johar. Justice RI Chagla observed that the unauthorized use of Johar's name in the film's title and promotions prima facie violates his personality and fundamental rights. \r

The court restrained the makers from using Karan Johar's name in any form in the film's title or promotions until further orders. Johar had filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against IndiaPride Advisory Pvt. Ltd., the producers, along with the writer and director of the film. \r

Senior advocate Zal Andhyarujina argued on Johar's behalf, asserting that the use of Johar's name without authorization infringed his rights to privacy and publicity, and sought legal protection against such unauthorized use.