Intellepedia’s Top Copyright Articles of 2025: A Year in Review
Explore the top Indian copyright cases and policy changes of 2025, including AI-related rulings, music licensing reforms, and major court decisions.
Music Licensing
40 articles
Old Music, New Platforms, No Rights: 1977 Bhikari Bal Odia Music Agreement Limitations
In a dispute concerning copyright in Odia devotional music, the Calcutta High Court declined interim protection to the petitioner who claimed exclusive rights in the song “Sathi Pauti…
Music Creation and Copyright Transfers
In the case of Rajesh Jhaveri v. Saregama India Limited & Anr., the Bombay High Court dismissed a bid for interim injunction restraining Saregama from exploiting songs from…
Compulsory Music License for Events: Delhi HC Rules Against PPL’s Licensing Practices
In a case between Al Hamd Tradenation and PPL, the Delhi High Court ruled that Al Hamd is entitled to a compulsory license because PPL refused to grant…
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…
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…
Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties
The Delhi High Court ordered a deposit for playing copyrighted music during sangeet and cocktail parties, addressing legal exemptions under Indian copyright law. This post examines the Court’s…
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…
Copyrighted Music in Restaurants, Unlicensed Movies, and Storytelling Platforms
This post analyses recent copyright cases in India, covering unlicensed music in restaurants, unauthorized movie broadcasts, and legal boundaries for storytelling platforms. It highlights the necessity of proper…
Delhi High Court seeks Prof. Arul George Scaria’s Opinion on use of Music in Marriage Ceremonies
The Delhi High Court has requested Professor Arul George Scaria's expert opinion on whether music use in marriage ceremonies is exempt under Section 52 of the Copyright Act.…