$~29 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CS(COMM) 68/2026 MR AKIRA DESAI ALIAS AKIRA NANDAN .....Plaintiff Through: Mr. J. Sai Deepak, Sr. Adv. with Mr.

Himanshu Deora, Mr. Rahul Mehta, Mr.Arpit Choudhary, Mr. Kunal Mehta, Ms. Anupriya Alok and Mr.

Sanat Saswadkar, Advs.

versus SAMBHAWAAMI STUDIOS LLP & ORS. .....Defendants Through: Mr. Aditya Gupta and Ms.Vani Kaushik, Advs. for D-2 Mr. Varun Pathak, Mr. Yash Karunakaran and Ms. Prasidhi Agrawal, Advs. for D-3 CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TUSHAR RAO GEDELA

O R D E R

% 23.01.2026 I.A. 2009/2026 (Exemption)

1. This is an application filed on behalf of the plaintiff under section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”) for exemption from filing clear copies of dim documents.

2. The clear and typed/translated copies of the documents with proper margins of the dim annexures be filed within four weeks with an advance copy to the defendants.

3. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of.

I.A. 2005/2026 (Additional Documents)

4. The present application has been filed on behalf of the plaintiff under Order XI Rule 1(4) of the CPC as applicable to Commercial Suits under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (“CC Act”) seeking leave to place on record additional documents.

5. The plaintiff is permitted to file additional documents in accordance with the provisions of the CC Act and the Delhi High Court (Original Side)

Rules, 2018.

6. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of.

I.A. 2006/2026 (Exemption from Pre-Institution Mediation)

7. This is an application filed by the plaintiff seeking exemption from instituting Pre-Litigation Mediation under Section 12A of the CC Act.

8. As the present matter contemplates urgent interim relief, in light of the judgment of the Supreme Court in Yamini Manohar v. T.K.D. Keerthi: (2024) 5 SCC 815, exemption from the requirement of Pre-Institution Mediation is granted.

9. The application stands disposed of.

I.A. 2007/2026 (Exemption from Advance Notice)

10. This is an application filed by the Plaintiffs under Section 151 of the CPC, seeking exemption from advance service to the defendant nos. 5 and 6.

11. For the reasons stated therein, the application is allowed.

12. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. I.A. 2008/2026 (Extension of time to file Court Fees)

13. The present application has been filed by the Plaintiffs under Section 149 of the CPC, seeking exemption from payment of Court Fees at the time of the filing of the Suit.

14. Considering the submissions made in the present application, time of ten days is granted to deposit the Court Fees.

15. The application stands disposed of.

I.A. 2004/2026 (Stay)

16. The plaintiff, Mr. Akira Desai (alias Akira Nandan) is aged 21 years and is a student residing in Caladia, The Botanika, Gachibowli, K.V. Rangareddi, Telangana. The plaintiff claims to be belonging to the illustrious Konidala family which is stated to be one of the influential families in Telugu Entertainment Industry. Plaintiff’s father is a renowned, well-known and a popular film actor and is presently the deputy Chief Minister of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Plaintiff’s mother is an acclaimed actress, director and producer. On account of the lineage and popularity in the entertainment industry, the plaintiff claims to have developed a distinct, recognizable, independent public persona, goodwill and reputation. Plaintiff claims that his name, image, likeness, voice and identity enjoys a substantial public recognition and carries significant reputational and commercial value which renders the plaintiff susceptible to unlawful exploitation.

17. Plaintiff claims that the present suit has been preferred on account of violation of his rights to privacy, unlawful exploitation and misappropriation of the plaintiff’s distinct identity “Akira Nandan” / “Akira Desai”. Plaintiff claims that defendant no.1 has created and posted on YouTube, a full movie of around one hour, allegedly claiming to be the world’s first global AI movie that features the pl