This judgment is about the Delhi High Court granting conditional interim protection to Sourav Ganguly against the film "Doosra," holding that the film prima facie exploited his personality and publicity rights without consent, but allowing continued exhibition subject to a prominent disclaimer and a ₹2 crore bank guarantee.

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: Sourav Ganguly & Anr. v. Masha Sajdeh & Ors.

• Citation / Neutral Citation: CS(COMM) 1156/2026; 2026:DHC:9989

• High Court: High Court of Delhi at New Delhi

• Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tejas Karia

• Date of Judgment: 06.11.2026

• Area of Law: Personality Rights; Publicity Rights; Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC; Freedom of Speech and Expression

Judgment Headline

Delhi High Court Protects Sourav Ganguly's Publicity Rights in "Doosra," Orders Disclaimer and ₹2 Crore Security

The Judgment in One Line

The Delhi High Court held that the film "Doosra" prima facie exploited Sourav Ganguly's persona, but allowed its exhibition subject to a prominent disclaimer and a ₹2 crore bank guarantee.

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