The Delhi High Court has directed actor Amitabh Bachchan to appear in person as proceedings continue in his personality rights suit. The order was issued by a bench led by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on Friday.
The direction came after the parties informed the court that they had explored the possibility of resolving the dispute through mediation. The discussions took place during the ongoing proceedings and raised the prospect of an amicable settlement.
Earlier protection of personality rights
The case follows an order issued by the Delhi High Court in November 2022, when it granted an ex parte injunction protecting Bachchan’s personality rights. An ex parte injunction is issued without the opposing side being present or heard at that stage.
The earlier protection remains an important part of the proceedings, while the latest direction brings Bachchan’s personal appearance into the next phase of the case. The court’s order also reflects that settlement discussions have been considered by the parties, although the source does not indicate that an agreement has been reached.
What happens next
Bachchan’s appearance will allow the proceedings to continue under the court’s direction. The dispute may proceed alongside the parties’ efforts to explore an amicable resolution through mediation. No further details about the next hearing or the outcome of the settlement discussions were provided.