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We cannot stop Yakshini, says the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court rejected Pocket FM’s application for an interim injunction against the release of Novi Digital’s Yakshini series. The court found no prima facie copyright infringement and allowed the series to proceed.

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.

R Indira Devi has no Copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s “My Country My People”, says the Telangana High Court.

The Telangana High Court confirmed that R Indira Devi has no copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s works, upholding the rights of Sharma’s son. The ruling provides important guidance on copyright assignments and succession under Indian law.

Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies

The Bombay High Court held that PPL and Novex may validly license sound recordings even though they are not registered copyright societies. Section 33 does not restrict copyright owners or their assignees from granting licenses for sound recordings under Indian law.

Case Review: Delhi High Court Upholds Ruling in Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd vs Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd., & Ors.

The Delhi High Court examined copyright and contract rights in a dispute between Global Music Junction and Annapurna Films. The judgement clarified the limits of exclusivity and injunctive relief in music industry agreements.

CASE BRIEF : Mody Pumps Inc. & Ors. v. Sovereign Pumping Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

This case brief discusses the Bombay High Court’s analysis of copyright infringement in the context of engineering drawings. It highlights the distinction between artistic work under copyright law and industrial design under the Designs Act, leading to an interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff.

CASE BRIEF : Phonographic Performance Ltd. vs. Union of India & Ors.

This case brief discusses the Delhi High Court’s analysis of the procedural aspects involved in the re-registration of copyright societies. The judgment underscores the significance of natural justice and fair hearing in decisions affecting intellectual property rights.

This recap analyses major Indian copyright case laws from 2021, focusing on High Court and Supreme Court rulings. The summaries offer objective insights into injunctions, infringement, and legal principles shaping copyright protection in India.

Take Down of Infringing Content from Telegram

The Delhi High Court examined copyright infringement claims against Telegram regarding unauthorised distribution of educational content. The Court granted relief to the Plaintiff, directing Telegram to remove infringing materials and provide user details, reinforcing the legal duties of online platforms in India.

This post examines important Indian copyright cases from 2021, offering objective analysis of key court decisions on software, films, and literary works. It provides insights into judicial reasoning and the practical impact on copyright law in India.

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