Saregama Secures Interim Injunction Against Movie World Visual Media
The Delhi High Court granted Saregama India Limited an ex parte ad interim injunction, preventing Movie World Visual Media Limited from using its copyrighted music and literary works. This ruling comes in response to allegations that Movie World has been illegally exploiting Saregama’s content for four decades on various digital platforms. The court’s decision highlights Saregama’s long-standing ownership claims over these works, dating back to assignments made from 1965 to 1988 with original producers. The court recognized the need to protect Saregama’s rights, considering the potential irreparable damage and negative impact on Saregama’s business and reputation if the infringement continued. The matter is next listed on May 13, 2025.
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Dabur Sues Patanjali for Alleged Disparagement in Chyawanprash Ads
Dabur has initiated legal proceedings against Patanjali Ayurved in the Delhi High Court over advertisements that allegedly disparage Dabur’s Chyawanprash products. The ads, featuring Patanjali’s founder Baba Ramdev, claim that only Patanjali’s Chyawanprash is “authentic” or “original,” implying that other brands are inferior. Justice Mini Pushkarna has issued a notice to Patanjali, with a hearing scheduled for the last week of January. Dabur argues these ads mislead consumers and tarnish the reputation of competitors, while Patanjali’s counsel has sought time to respond.
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Delhi High Court Grants Upstox Injunction Against Trademark & Copyright Infringement
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order to protect the trademarks and copyrights of Upstox, an online trading platform owned by RKSV Securities. The court restrained unknown entities from misusing Upstox’s trademarks, word marks, and copyrighted materials. This decisive action prevents the fraudulent use of Upstox’s brand in domains, social media, and other platforms, safeguarding the company’s significant investment in its market presence.
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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Defamatory Content Against Vinay Maheshwari
The Delhi High Court has issued an ex-parte interim injunction ordering Telugu actor Manoj Manchu and several media platforms to remove tweets, articles, and videos that were found to be defamatory against media professional Vinay Maheshwari. The court ruled that these publications portrayed Maheshwari negatively without evidence, damaging his reputation and public trust. The platforms include ABP Network, Great Andhra, and others. The court has set a further hearing for February 2025.
Delhi High Court Action Against Counterfeit Rahul Mishra Designs
The Delhi High Court has intervened in a case involving fashion designer Rahul Mishra, issuing a John Doe order to suspend a website selling counterfeit versions of his designs. The court ordered the immediate suspension of ‘www.rahudress.com‘ and demanded that the site provide full details of its operators to Mishra. The lawsuit underscores the ongoing battle against IP infringement and the protection of designers’ original creations.
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CCPA Fines UPSC Coaching Institutes for Misleading Advertisements
The CCPA imposed penalties on Vajirao & Reddy Institute, StudyIQ IAS, and Edge IAS for misleading advertisements regarding their UPSC coaching results. Vajirao & Reddy was fined Rs 7 lakh for falsely representing the success of its Interview Guidance Programme as broader course outcomes. StudyIQ IAS and Edge IAS were also penalized for similar misleading claims, with fines based on their failure to disclose the specific courses successful candidates had enrolled in. The CCPA’s actions aim to enforce transparency in educational advertising.
Karnataka High Court Rules Against Automatic Auction Win for Sole Bidder
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a sole bidder in an auction cannot automatically be declared the winner, emphasizing that the essence of an auction is to achieve the best competitive price. The decision came as the court ordered a home finance company to refund earnest money to an individual who was the only bidder but did not finalize the purchase. The court highlighted that a single-participant auction fails to meet the objectives of competitiveness and maximum possible returns, aligning with the Supreme Court’s views on public auctions.
Bombay High Court Denies Stay to Hotel Associations’ Appeal Over NOVEX NOC
The Bombay High Court has declined to grant a stay on the appeal by hotel associations against the requirement for a NOVEX NOC to play music at events. This decision reaffirms the authority of Novex to issue licenses and mandates that venues must obtain a NOVEX NOC to legally play copyrighted music, ensuring fair compensation for music rights holders.
Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Fake Reliance Dealerships
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of websites and social media accounts falsely advertising Reliance Retail dealerships. The court also directed the Delhi Police’s cyber cell to investigate these fraudulent activities and report back. Social media giants like Meta, X, and LinkedIn are to suspend related accounts, while WhatsApp will deactivate the implicated accounts. This robust action includes a dynamic injunction to prevent future violations, emphasizing the protection of Reliance’s trademarks and the public from deceit.
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Delhi High Court Acts Against Piracy on Unisys Content
The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against 71 websites accused of illegally streaming content from Unisys Infosolutions. This order prevents these sites from hosting, streaming, or distributing any copyrighted material owned by Unisys. Additionally, the court has mandated Domain Name Registrars to lock the accused sites and reveal their registration details to combat further infringement. This decisive action aims to protect Unisys’s content, distributed across various platforms including KableOne and YouTube channel Saga Hits.
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Delhi HC grants injunction against RummyCircle imitators
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction to Games24x7, operator of RummyCircle, restraining several websites from using the RummyCircle trademark or any derivative in their domain names or social media. The court also issued a John Doe order, targeting unidentified parties infringing on Games24x7’s trademarks and copyrights. This action comes after complaints about unlawful use of the company’s trademarks, misrepresentation, and misuse of its founders’ names by various online entities.
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Prime Minister’s Call for Creative Industry Participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in February 2025. This summit aims to highlight India’s creative talent on a global stage and further integrate it into the global content creation market. The Prime Minister emphasized the dynamic contributions of young creators to India’s journey towards a $5 trillion economy and encouraged participation from all sectors of the entertainment and creative industries.
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