# Delhi HC orders Bachchan to appear in person if settlement fails

> Delhi High Court mandates Amitabh Bachchan's personal appearance if personality rights settlement with defendants remains incomplete.
- Title: Delhi HC orders Bachchan to appear in person if settlement…
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- Author: Anjali Thakur
- Published: 2026-10-10T07:24:36+00:00
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- Topics: amitabh bachchan, delhi high court, personality rights case, rajat nagi, settlement formalities, code of civil procedure, news, india
## Delhi High Court directive
The Delhi High Court has directed Amitabh Bachchan to appear personally if he wishes to pursue personality rights claims against defendants with incomplete settlements.

> In the event of non-settlement or incomplete settlement, if the plaintiff wishes to pursue the suit on any of the claims or issues, the plaintiff shall remain personally present on the next date of hearing
## Settlement status update
The court granted Bachchan additional time to complete settlement formalities with some defendants after learning a settlement was reached but not formally signed.

> The court was informed that a settlement had been reached with some defendants but could not be formally signed because of logistical issues on the actor's part
## Legal requirement
Bachchan must personally attend next hearing if he fails to settle with any defendant and wishes to pursue unresolved claims.

> In the event of non-settlement or incomplete settlement, if the plaintiff wishes to pursue the suit on any of the claims or issues, the plaintiff shall remain personally present on the next date of hearing
## Case background
Bachchan filed a suit seeking permanent injunction to protect personality rights after Delhi High Court granted ex parte ad interim injunction on November 25, 2022.

> Bachchan had filed the suit seeking a permanent injunction to protect his personality rights
## Legal representation
Advocates Dhruv Anand, Dhananjay Khanna and Bhavya Verma represented Bachchan in the proceedings.

> Advocates dhruv anand, dhananjay khanna and bhavya verma represented bachchan in the proceedings
## Next steps
Bachchan must attend next hearing to pursue unresolved claims if settlement with any defendant remains incomplete.

> The direction means that if the settlement remains incomplete, bachchan must personally attend the next hearing to pursue any unresolved claims or issues
## Key takeaway

Delhi High Court requires Amitabh Bachchan to personally attend next hearing if he fails to complete settlement with some defendants in personality rights case.