Delhi High Court dismisses PIL which sought establishment of a censor board for Non-Film Songs released on Internet
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation that sought the establishment of a regulatory authority or censor board to review media content and censor non-film songs and their contents,...
Adar Poonawalla acquires 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions for ₹1,000 crore
Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Productions has announced an investment of INR 1000 CR into Karan Johar’s production companies, Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment (called Dharma collectively) and shall now hold a 50 per cent stake in Dharma. Karan...
Bombay High Court delivers a split verdict on several petitions challenging the amended IT Rules
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the validity of the Information Technology (IT) Rules related to the setting up of Fact Check Units (FCU) by the government.
Justices Gautam Patel and...
Novex Communications secures public performance rights for Saregama's extensive music catalogue
Novex Communications has secured the public performance rights for Saregama's extensive music catalogue. This partnership allows event organizers, hotels, restaurants, and other public venues to obtain the necessary licenses from Novex to legally play Saregama's music. The collaboration aims...
Louis Vuitton v. Lee Vanz – Sellers to pay Rs 1 lakhs to the French Company
In the trademark infringement suit filed by the French company, Louis Vuitton against two sellers, Bilal Khan and Javed Khan for using the iconic “LV” mark, the sellers have undertaken to pay litigation...
ANAND PATWARDHAN MOVES BOMBAY HC AGAINST MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR EXCLUDING HIS DOCUMENTARY FROM FILM FESTIVAL
Film maker Anand Patwardhan has moved the Bombay High Court against Mumbai International Film Festival and others for rejecting his film from being included in the film festival. Petitioners alleged that the common...
Demanding unreasonable licence fee to play songs constitutes refusal under Copyright Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that demanding excessive licence fees for playing copyrighted music may amount to a refusal to grant a licence under Section 31 of the Copyright Act, 1957. This can entitle...
Supreme Court to issue guidelines to strengthen TV channel self-regulation
The Apex Court on 14th August has said that it will issue guidelines to strengthen self-regulation of TV channels. The court critiqued the ineffectiveness of self-regulatory mechanism by the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBA) and asked if a fine of...
MADRAS HIGH COURT DISMISSES PIL SEEKING WARNING AGAINST VIOLENCE SHOWN IN MOVIES
The Madras High Court on November 8, dismissed a public interest litigation petition filed by an advocate S. Dinesh Jacob Durairaj, which sought a direction to film-makers to carry a warning, akin to one carried against smoking and...
Celebrities, influencers equally liable if they endorse misleading ads: Supreme Court in Patanjali case
The Supreme Court’s directive requiring self-declaration forms from broadcasters and print media before airing advertisements is a measure to combat misleading advertisements and safeguard consumer interests.
The Court’s stance on the liability of celebrities and social media...
