Shruti Haasan has secured a major legal victory after the Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove objectionable content related to her.
The actress approached the court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights, arguing that certain content circulating online was unauthorized and harmful.
After hearing the matter, the court reportedly ordered social media platforms to take down the disputed content and ensure that such material is not allowed to spread further.
The decision is being seen as an important step towards protecting the rights of celebrities in the digital age. For those who do not know, Personality and publicity rights allow public figures to control the commercial and unauthorized use of their name and identity.