Overview

• The Bombay High Court dismissed an appeal to lift the stay on the release of the film ‘Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar’ on May 7, 2025.
• The court upheld earlier rulings that the film’s title infringed Karan Johar’s personality, publicity, and privacy rights.
• Judges noted that the use of Johar’s name and profession in the title was an unauthorized attempt to profit from his goodwill and reputation.
• While rejecting the plea, the court allowed the filmmakers to file a separate application if they wished to release the film under a different title.
• The lawsuit, initiated by Johar in June 2024, highlighted the economic value of his name and the irreparable harm caused by its misuse.