Overview

• The Bombay High Court dismissed an appeal by the filmmakers of 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar', maintaining a stay on the film’s release under its current title.
• The court found that the use of Karan Johar’s name in the title violated his personality and publicity rights, as it created misleading associations with the filmmaker.
• Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Makarand Karnik upheld a March 7, 2025 ruling that made an earlier interim stay permanent, barring the film’s release.
• The bench rejected the filmmakers’ proposal to modify the title by adding 'aur', stating that any combination of 'Karan' and 'Johar' would still confuse the public.
• The ruling emphasized that Karan Johar’s name is a distinct brand with economic value, granting him exclusive rights to its commercial exploitation.