plaintiff in a manner that infringes her privacy. Learned counsel has
submitted that the plaintiff is a well-known actor, particularly in Bengali
films, and had been approached by Ram Gopal Verma Studios for filming
a web-series. On the promise made to her of giving her the lead role in
the web-series, the plaintiff was lured into participating in a
demonstration video/trailer, comprising of explicit scenes of complete
frontal nudity. However, the project fell through and the web-series was
never produced.
7.
In December, 2020, the plaintiff came across the videos, enclosed
with the suit (referred to as the “suit videos”), which had been uploaded
by the producer on his YouTube channel and website. The plaintiff
requested the producer to remove the same and the producer removed the
said suit videos from his YouTube channel and website. However,
without the plaintiff’s consent, the websites, namely, defendants No.1 to
36, have uploaded the suit videos. Some of them also superimposed
objectionable and obscene commentaries on the suit videos. As a
consequence of such action, the plaintiff was constantly subjected to
anonymous callers and also subjected to insults. Thus, the suit videos
have resulted in loss of reputation as also great prejudice to the plaintiff’s
professional endeavours.
8.
It may be noted at this juncture that both the learned counsel had
sought and were granted an opportunity to send through email to the
Court Master, a short note along with the judgments they wished to rely
on. Both sides have emailed the same.
9.
Learned counsel for the plaintiff has relied on the judgment of the
Signature Not Verified
CS (COMM) 392/2021
Signed By:MANJEET KAUR
Signing Date:24.08.2021
22:42:46
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