Kumar Sanu gets interim relief in defamation case against ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya

Kumar Sanu gets interim relief from court

• Kumar Sanu gets interim relief in defamation case against ex-wife
• Court orders removal of defamatory content from digital platforms
• Platforms must keep data on disputed content for investigation.

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Playback singer Kumar Sanu has received a major interim relief from the court in his defamation suit against his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya.

This development is significant for both Kumar Sanu and the future of his lawsuit against Rita Bhattacharya because he is now entitled to receive temporary protections from the court while the case continues to be heard by the court.

The court's order will provide temporary protection from anybody associated with the publication and/or circulation of what he claims are defamatory statements and/or the publication and/or circulation of any such additional statements that are intended to defame him, and that may continue to damage his reputation while the case is being litigated.

In addition, this order applies to the parties that published and/or circulated defamatory statements about Kumar Sanu, which include the well-known digital service providers (i.e., Google, Meta Platforms, etc.). The court's order also pertains to everyone else that is serving as "John Doe" defendants, who have and will publish or circulate any allegedly defamatory information about Kumar Sanu.

Kumar Sanu’s advocate Sana Raees Khan described the order as a meaningful move in safeguarding an individual’s dignity and public image in the digital age.

Speaking about the ruling, Sana Raees Khan said it highlights the responsibility that social media platforms and search engines carry when harmful or defamatory content appears online. She emphasised that protecting a person’s reputation remains a fundamental legal principle, regardless of whether the individual involved is a public figure.

According to Sana Raees Khan, the interim protection ensures that Kumar Sanu’s reputation remains protected while the court continues to examine the case. She also pointed out that the decision reflects the growing role of the judiciary in addressing online defamation and ensuring that digital spaces do not become tools for reputational harm.

Earlier in October last year, Kumar Sanu had approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his “personality and publicity rights.” The plea sought safeguards for several elements closely linked to his identity, including his name, voice, vocal style and technique, mannerisms, images, caricatures, likeness and signature.

The petition alleged that third parties were commercially exploiting these attributes without authorisation or licence.

According to the complaint, several forms of digital content — including GIFs, audio and video recordings, AI-generated voice samples, face morphing and merchandise — were being circulated online and potentially used to generate revenue while misrepresenting the singer’s persona.

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Following the petition, the Delhi High Court granted interim protection and directed online platforms to remove objectionable content linked to the singer.

The court also instructed digital platforms, artificial intelligence developers and intermediaries to take down any unauthorised material that imitates Kumar Sanu’s voice, likeness or identity.

In addition, the court asked certain platforms and e-commerce websites to preserve data related to the disputed content for further investigation as the case continues.