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Delhi HC Rejects Blanket Ban on Janhvi Kapoor Fan Clubs
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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The Delhi High Court has denied a request to impose a blanket ban on fan clubs of actress Janhvi Kapoor, citing lack of evidence that the clubs pose a threat.
A petition seeking a blanket ban on fan clubs of actress Janhvi Kapoor was filed in the Delhi High Court, but the court has dismissed the request. The court held that the evidence presented did not establish that the fan clubs pose any threat to public safety or the actress’s personal security.
The judge noted that while fan clubs can sometimes be involved in disruptive activities, a blanket prohibition is disproportionate without specific incidents or credible threats. The court emphasized that any future restrictions would need to be targeted and based on concrete evidence.
The decision means that existing fan clubs will continue to operate, but the court has urged them to adhere to public order and respect the actress’s privacy. The petitioners have been advised to seek a more narrowly tailored remedy if they wish to address specific concerns.
The ruling is expected to be reviewed by the Supreme Court if the petitioners appeal. In the meantime, the fan clubs remain active, and the actress’s management has stated that they will cooperate with authorities to ensure safe conduct of fan activities.
The judge noted that while fan clubs can sometimes be involved in disruptive activities, a blanket prohibition is disproportionate without specific incidents or credible threats. The court emphasized that any future restrictions would need to be targeted and based on concrete evidence.
The decision means that existing fan clubs will continue to operate, but the court has urged them to adhere to public order and respect the actress’s privacy. The petitioners have been advised to seek a more narrowly tailored remedy if they wish to address specific concerns.
The ruling is expected to be reviewed by the Supreme Court if the petitioners appeal. In the meantime, the fan clubs remain active, and the actress’s management has stated that they will cooperate with authorities to ensure safe conduct of fan activities.