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Warner Bros. dries up the Doodstream.com!

The Delhi High Court restrained Doodstream.com after Warner Bros. alleged large-scale copyright infringement and non-compliance with Indian legal requirements. The Court held DMCA defences inapplicable and emphasised adherence to the Information Technology Act and intermediary rules.

Renounced Riches, Not Rights! Court upholds Sanyasi’s copyrights

The Delhi High Court held that a sanyasi can own and assign copyright in India, as seen in the case of Srila Prabhupada and the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. The judgment clarifies that copyright is not automatically relinquished by renunciation, ensuring statutory protection for assigned works.

Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity

The Calcutta High Court has clarified the scope of authors’ royalty rights under Indian copyright law, affirming protections introduced by the 2012 amendment. The judgment ensures that authors of literary and musical works receive royalties, irrespective of copyright ownership transfers or the date of creation.

Premier Injunction for the Premier League : Viacom18 knocks out IPL Pirates with Dynamic+ Injunction

The Delhi High Court granted Viacom18 a dynamic+ injunction to proactively block rogue websites infringing IPL media rights. This order strengthens copyright protection by enabling real-time enforcement against illegal streaming during live events.

Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn

The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of Hamsalekha, confirming that authors retain moral rights and the ability to seek name credit, even after assigning rights to IPRS. The Court clarified that such disputes are not necessarily commercial in nature under Indian copyright law.

Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement

Wieden Kennedy sued Jindal Steel for copyright infringement over an advertisement, leading to a Delhi High Court order for arbitration and a monetary deposit. The Court declined an interim injunction, citing balance of convenience and contractual arbitration provisions.

Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.

The Delhi High Court encouraged settlement in a dispute between PPL and Neb Sports over alleged unlicensed public performance of sound recordings at sporting events. The case highlights the importance of copyright compliance for event organisers in India.

Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorised use of Bentley Systems’ software, addressing copyright infringement claims. The order underscores the protection of international software copyrights in India and the legal approach to software piracy.

Court orders Meesho to display Seller Information and comply with Ecommerce Rules

The Delhi High Court has ordered Meesho to display full seller information and comply with ecommerce regulations following a copyright dispute. This decision highlights the responsibility of e-commerce platforms to protect intellectual property and ensure transparency for consumers.

Use of Music in Salons and Ads

Recent court decisions have strengthened music copyright enforcement against salons and advertisers in India. Businesses are advised to secure licences or use public domain music to comply with legal requirements.