Delhi High Court restrains use of Bharatpay trademark after BharatPe alleges infringement
Justice Amit Bansal, in an interim order passed on March 25, noted that just like BharatPe, Bharatpay (defendant) is involved in offering UPI and other payment services and the two trademarks are phonetically identical.
The court also found visual and...
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 Goldmines Telefilms from uploading songs owned by T-Series in copyright infringement suit
The Delhi High Court has ordered Goldmines Telefilms not to upload music from 14 Hindi films to YouTube after T-Series asserted copyright infringement in its complaint. T-Series claimed that it had acquired and owns...
8 global entertainment companies move the Delhi HC against three alleged “rogue cyberlocker websites” for unauthorisedly hosting copyrighted content
Eight leading global entertainment companies - including Netflix, Warner Bros and Paramount Pictures - have moved the Delhi High Court seeking a permanent injunction against three ‘rogue cyberlocker websites’ for unauthorisedly...
Delhi High Court orders blocking of 60 rogue websites streaming Zee Entertainment content
Zee had moved the Delhi High Court seeking a permanent injunction against the blatant piracy of its content and the infringement of its copyright and broadcast reproduction rights.
It also sought the blocking and suspension of the domain...
Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans to split into two separate public companies by mid‑2026. One will focus on streaming and studios, including HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, and DC Studios, while the other will house its global networks like CNN, Discovery, and...
Delhi High Court Restrains Food Outlets Sandoz and Gola Sizzlers From Playing Copyright Music of PPL
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), a performance rights organization, had filed copyright infringement suits against certain food outlets for playing its sound recordings without a license.
The court held that a case for grant of ex-parte...
Government issues Guidelines for using Broadcast Seva Portal/Press Council of India portal by Advertisers/Advertising Agencies for uploading Self-declaration Certificate following Supreme Court directive
The Supreme Court had issued a directive that all advertisers and advertising agencies submit a 'Self-Declaration Certificate' before publishing or broadcasting any advertisement. Subsequently, the Ministry of...
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 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...
