SC grants relief to Ranveer Allahbadia from arrest, restrains him from airing any further YouTube shows and expressed displeasure over the remarks of YouTuber
The Supreme Court on 18th February, 2025 granted interim protection from arrest to influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, in FIRs lodged against his comments...
IT committee asks MIB to review laws in view of Ranveer Allahbadia controversy
The controversy surrounding content creator Ranveer Allahbadia has caught the attention of Parliament, with around eight MPs raising the issue during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology and Communications on February 13.
Following the...
Delhi HC Dismisses Petitions Against Film 2020 Delhi, Citing Prematurity and CBFC Certification Requirement
The Delhi High Court has dismissed four petitions challenging the release of the film "2020 Delhi," which is based on the 2020 communal violence in the capital. The court deemed the objections premature, noting that the...
Court appointed amici curiae say that Delhi High Court has Jurisdiction to hear ANI’s Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The Delhi High Court has jurisdiction over ANI’s copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, as per two court-appointed amici curiae, since ANI’s principal place of business is in New Delhi. While they agreed on...
Bombay High Court Denies Stay on Release of Sky Force Amid Copyright Dispute
In Sandeep Gangatkar v. Sandeep Kewlani & Ors., the Bombay High Court denied ad-interim relief to the plaintiff, who alleged that the defendants' film Sky Force infringed his copyright in the script Fire Bird. The court highlighted...
Stricter Guidelines for LinkedIn Influencers by ASCI
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) issued an advisory for LinkedIn influencers, emphasizing the need for transparency by disclosing material connections with brands or services they promote. This initiative aims to uphold the integrity of influencer marketing and ensures compliance with both...
Delhi High Court orders takedown of deepfake videos featuring Medanta Hospital, Dr. Naresh Trehan
The Delhi High Court on 08th January, 2025, directed that cardiothoracic vascular surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan’s deepfake videos, where he is purportedly seen giving medical advice and propagating natural remedies to cure urology-related ailments, be taken...
Screenwriters Rights Association of India gets registered as a Copyright Society
The Screenwriters Rights Association of India (SRAI) was granted permission to function as a copyright society by the Registrar of Copyrights on December 30. This means that the SRAI can now collect royalties for dramatic and literary works associated...
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...
Government Shuts Down 18 OTT Platforms For Hosting Obscene And Vulgar Content: All Details
The Indian government has blocked 18 OTT platforms for hosting obscene, vulgar, or pornographic material. The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, mentioned this move in the Lok Sabha on 18 December. He...
