Delhi High Court sets aside copyright order against A.R. Rahman in Ponniyin Selvan-2 dispute
The Delhi High Court has overturned its April 2025 order directing A.R. Rahman, Madras Talkies, and Lyca Productions to deposit ₹2 crore and amend credits in relation to the song Veera Raja Veera. The Court held...
Karan Johar moves Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights
The Delhi High Court has passed an interim order protecting the personality rights of Bollywood filmmaker and producer Karan Johar.
Johar in his lawsuit claimed that various entities, including John Does (unknown entities), have been using his name, image etc...
Delhi High Court affirms personality rights of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Grants injunctions against unauthorized use
The Delhi High Court has granted relief to actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, restraining unauthorized use of their name, image, and likeness. The Court passed an interim injunction against various...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Plea Against Jolly LLB 3
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow bench) has dismissed petitions seeking a ban on the release of Jolly LLB 3, including objections to the song “Bhai Vakeel Hai”, which petitioners claimed demeaned the judiciary and legal profession. The bench, comprising Justices Sangeeta...
Delhi High Court Grants Ad-Interim Injunction to NDTV Against Trademark and Copyright Infringement
The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim ex-parte injunction in favour of New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) in a lawsuit alleging infringement of trademark, passing off, and infringement of copyright, including unfair competition, against various platforms and...
President’s Assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has received the assent of the President on 22nd August 2025 and is now law.
Key Highlights:
Scope: Extends to all of India and also covers online money gaming services...
Madras HC Orders Security for Kingdom Screenings
The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu to protect theatres screening Vijay Devarakonda’s Kingdom, after NTK protests in Madurai and Trichy. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy ruled that once cleared by the Censor Board, a film cannot be blocked, though peaceful protests with...
Madras High Court directs TN govt to provide protection for Vijay Devarakonda's 'Kingdom' amid protests
Madras High Court on 7th August, 2025 directed the state government to provide security for theatres which will be screening Vijay Devarakonda movie 'Kingdom'. This move comes after the Telugu movie faced protests in Madurai...
Centre Withdraws Order For Cuts In Udaipur Files Film After Delhi High Court Queries, Will Decide On Certification Afresh
The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's authority to order six cuts to the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' under the Cinematograph Act. On August 1, the Centre withdrew...
Meta and Google Executives Summoned Again by ED on July 28 After Skipping Initial Deposition
Executives from Meta and Google were scheduled to depose before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 21, 2025, in an ongoing money‑laundering investigation tied to the promotion of illegal online betting and gambling platforms. They failed to...
