'Prima Facie Commercial Exploitation': Notices Issued on Plea Against Alleged Unauthorised Use of Woman's Photos in Ads: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has directed the US-based company Shutterstock, along with various state governments, political parties, and private agencies, to respond to a petition filed by a woman who alleges the unauthorized use of her photographs in advertisements promoting different schemes. The petitioner, Namrata Ankush Kawale, claims that her photos have been used without her consent by multiple political parties, state governments, and private entities. Case Background: Petitioner's Allegations…