Naga Chaitanya Seeks Legal Protection Against Online Defamation Related to Divorce
Naga Chaitanya Moves Delhi High Court Over Claims He Cheated On Samantha Ruth Prabhu, 'Destroyed' Her Career: 'This Isn't Fair'

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Naga Chaitanya has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court to protect his reputation from online content alleging infidelity and misuse of his identity following his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The court has scheduled a hearing for September 30.
- 01Naga Chaitanya married Samantha Ruth Prabhu in 2017 and separated in 2021.
- 02He claims online content falsely accuses him of cheating and damaging Samantha's career.
- 03The lawsuit addresses unauthorized use of his identity, including AI-generated content and pornographic material.
- 04Justice Jyoti Singh acknowledged the limitations of scrutiny faced by public figures during the court session.
- 05The next hearing is set for September 30.
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Naga Chaitanya, a prominent actor in the Telugu film industry, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection against online content that he claims misuses his identity and damages his reputation. Following his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu in 2021, various unverified theories, including allegations of infidelity, have circulated online. Chaitanya's counsel, advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, argued that such content, including AI-generated videos and unauthorized merchandise, has significantly harmed his reputation and privacy. During the hearing on May 29, Justice Jyoti Singh noted that while public figures are subject to scrutiny, it has its limits. The court issued summons and indicated it would consider an interim order to protect Chaitanya's personality rights. The next hearing is scheduled for September 30. Chaitanya has previously expressed his desire to move forward respectfully post-divorce, emphasizing that both he and Samantha have chosen unique paths in life.
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The case highlights the legal challenges faced by public figures regarding online defamation and identity misuse.
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