
Delhi High Court Denies Stay on Doosra Release Despite Sourav Ganguly's Plea
What Happened?
The Delhi High Court has refused to stay the release of the film Doosra, challenged by Sourav Ganguly over personality rights infringement. The film is set to release on Friday, with further hearings scheduled.
Key points
- The Delhi High Court stated there would be no stay on the film's release.
- Sourav Ganguly and Luv Films LLP filed a petition against the film's release.
- The film references significant moments from Ganguly's cricket career.
- Ganguly claims unauthorized commercial exploitation of his identity.
- The court will continue hearings on the matter on Friday.
- Ganguly had an agreement with Luv Films for an authorized biopic.
Key insights
- The ruling may set a precedent for future cases involving personality rights in film.
- Ganguly's challenge highlights the complexities of celebrity rights in media.
- The ongoing legal dispute could affect the film's promotional strategies.
Why it matters
The court's decision allows the film to release, impacting both Ganguly's rights and the production house's interests.
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India Today