India, Jan. 21 -- In a first, the Delhi high court on Tuesday protected the personality rights of a lawyer, senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, by restraining various entities from using his name, image or identity without his consent.

A bench led by Justice Jyoti Singh also ordered the takedown of multiple social media posts that used his image and identity without permission.

The judge passed the order after being informed that Pahwa's photographs were being misused for impersonation, including being used as WhatsApp display pictures and in other fraudulent activities such as endorsing investment schemes.

Pahwa's counsel further submitted that, by virtue of his professional standing and public recognition, his client possessed enforceable p...