New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction (temporary order) to Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan against unauthorised websites misusing his personality rights for commercial gains.

"The plaintiff (Abhsihek Bachchan), being a celebrated personality in the Indian entertainment industry, has acquired significant goodwill and reputation for himself. Any infringement of the plaintiff's personality rights will lead to dilution of his reputation and goodwill that he has garnered over the years, while also causing confusion amongst members of the public regarding the authenticity, endorsement or sponsorship of a product or service by the plaintiff," said a bench led by Justice Tejas Karia.

The court's order c...