Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar from fake online content

Entertainment Dec 24, 2025

The Delhi High Court just gave cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar a big win—ordering social media giants like Meta and X, plus e-commerce sites, to quickly remove fake quotes and merchandise using his name.
If users don't take down the false stuff in 72 hours, these platforms have to block access themselves.

Why this matters

Gavaskar's case isn't just about him—it highlights the legal defense of personality rights by an Indian cricketer.
The court is now seeing similar cases from stars like Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
With fake posts and products everywhere online, this move could help public figures take back some control over how their names are used.