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Aman Gupta, a judge on Shark Tank India, has filed a lawsuit seeking protection of his personality rights in the Delhi High Court. This legal action highlights the growing trend of celebrities protecting their identities in the digital age.

On April 30, 2026, Gupta moved the court against unauthorized use of his likeness and identity. The case is titled Aman Gupta v. John Doe & Ors. Senior Advocate Diya Kapur and Advocate Nakul Gandhi represent him.

Justice Jyoti Singh initially handled the matter but recused herself from the case. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela is set to hear it on May 7.

The Delhi High Court has previously ruled in favor of several public figures regarding their personality rights. Similar suits have been filed by other celebrities, including Salman Khan.

The court has addressed concerns about unauthorized use of personality rights, especially with the rise of AI-generated content. It has issued john doe orders in related cases to protect these rights.

This trend indicates a significant shift in how public figures view their identities online. The increasing misuse of likeness and identity online raises critical legal questions.

Gupta’s case is part of a broader movement among public figures to safeguard their images and reputations. The outcome may influence future rulings on similar matters.