DPIIT Releases Working Paper titled: “One Nation One License One Payment – Balancing AI Innovation and Copyright”
The recently released DPIIT Working Paper, titled “One Nation, One License, One Payment: Balancing AI Innovation and Copyright”, addresses the core tension between generative AI development and the use of copyrighted works for...
Madras High Court: Ilaiyaraaja — makers of Dude & Good Bad Ugly settle; INR 50 lakh paid
Composer Ilaiyaraaja and the producers of the films Dude and Good Bad Ugly informed the Madras High Court that they have entered into a settlement over alleged unauthorised use of his works; the...
Marketers bet on unified cross-media measurement for efficient ad planning
India’s advertising ecosystem is gradually moving towards unified cross-screen measurement as sports viewership continues to fragment across TV, connected TV, and mobile, said industry executives.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s draft TV rating guidelines, which call for integrated measurement across...
Delhi High Court Allows Release of ‘120 Bahadur’ Despite Objections; producers tell Delhi High Court they will name all Battle of Rezang La soldiers in end credits
The Delhi High Court has allowed the release of the film ‘120 Bahadur’ on November 21, dismissing a petition that challenged its CBFC...
Tamil Film Producers Council proposes profit-sharing model for actors
The Tamil Film Producers Council has introduced a new working module recommending that actors shift from heavy upfront fees to a profit-sharing remuneration model. This is positioned as a structural reform for an industry struggling with escalating production costs and inconsistent...
India releases AI Governance Guidelines to balance innovation, safety, and accountability
The India AI Governance Guidelines, issued under the IndiaAI Mission by MeitY in November 2025, outline a comprehensive framework for ensuring safe, trusted, and inclusive AI development. Anchored in seven guiding “sutras” - Trust, People First, Innovation over Restraint,...
Delhi High Court restrains use of ‘Bro Code’ title in Ravi Mohan’s next film.
Tamil actor Ravi Mohan’s upcoming film Bro Code has hit a legal roadblock after the Delhi High Court prohibited the production house from using the title. The court held that “Bro Code” is a registered trademark...
Bombay High Court imposes ₹50 Lakh costs for suppression of facts in trademark infringement suit
The Bombay High Court has imposed costs of ₹50 lakh on a plaintiff for concealing material facts and obtaining an ex parte injunction through misrepresentation in a trademark infringement case.
Justice Arif Doctor, presiding over the...
Cinefil Producers Performance Limited Moves Delhi High Court Against Lemon Tree Hotels and Others; Out-of-Court Settlement Talks Underway
In Cinefil Producers Performance Ltd. v. Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. & Ors. (CS(COMM) 1130/2025), the Delhi High Court recorded that both parties have agreed to explore an amicable settlement of their dispute....
Bombay High Court Extends Urgent Protection to Suniel Shetty’s Personality Rights
The Bombay High Court has granted actor Suniel Shetty interim protection against unauthorized use of his persona, including AI-generated deepfake images, cloned audio, fake endorsements, counterfeit merchandise and unauthorized social media profiles. The court held such acts infringe his...
