Sunil Gavaskar
Coverage of Sunil Gavaskar in the Nexus archive.
- Delhi High Court tells social media platforms to act on Sunil Gavaskar’s personality rights plea
The Delhi High Court directed social media platforms to address Sunil Gavaskar’s plea regarding personality rights under the Information and Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, requiring them to take action within seven days.
- India's batting under the microscope after T20 defeats by England, Ireland
India's T20I team suffered back-to-back series defeats against England and Ireland, with pundits criticizing their batting struggles. Former players and commentators highlighted issues adapting to pitch conditions and a lack of confidence in the middle order. India will face England in a three-match ODI series next.
- AI deepfakes expose legal vacuum in India’s celebrity rights protection
AI-generated deepfakes and fake endorsements have prompted Indian celebrities, including cricket stars and Bollywood actors, to seek legal protection for their name, image, and likeness. Courts are increasingly recognizing personality rights despite India lacking a dedicated statute, with the issue gaining attention after Sunil Gavaskar's case.