The actor also sought permanent injunctions, content takedowns, damages and a John Doe order, which enables legal action against unidentified infringers. The suit names 18 defendants, including technology platforms, AI developers, media entities and government bodies. Samantha was granted leave under Clause XII of the Letters Patent on August 28. She argued that while her business and goodwill are based in Mumbai, several alleged infringing activities involving non-resident defendants extended beyond the court’s local territorial jurisdiction. The suit has now been listed for further hearing on December 10.
