Section 31D’s Statutory Licensing Not Applicable to ‘Internet’ Broadcasting
On August 21, 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) officially withdrew the Office Memorandum dated September 2016 which had extended the scope of Section 31D of the Copyright Act, 1957 to include internet transmissions. This action...
Kerala HC Refuses to Stay Screening of L2: Empuraan, Slams Plea as ‘Publicity-Oriented’
This week, the Kerala High Court refused to stay the screening of L2: Empuraan, dismissing BJP leader VV Vijeesh’s plea as “publicity-oriented.” Justice CS Dias questioned the petitioner’s motives, calling the plea a “publicity interest litigation,” and...
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...
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 judge recuses from Ilayaraaja copyright case
Madras High Court judge Justice R Subramanian on March 25 recused from hearing an appeal suit filed by Echo Recording Private Limited seeking to set aside an order of the court regarding a copyright dispute over the musical works of composer...
Delhi HC restrains Aquakind labs from using 'AQUAKIND' trademark over Mankind pharma infringement
The Delhi High Court has prohibited Aquakind Labs from using "AQUAKIND" as a trade name or trademark, determining that it infringes upon Mankind Pharma's "MANKIND" and "KIND" family of trademarks. The plaintiff argued that the goodwill and...
FIR against makers of Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 for 'distorting' Bengal’s freedom movement, TMC calls it 'insult'
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress attacked the makers of Bollywood film Kesari Chapter 2, accusing them of distorting the history of the state's contribution to India’s freedom struggle and insulting Bengali revolutionaries.
The controversy...
DJ Union alleges Rs 2500 crore fraud by PPL, Novex and IPRS, calls for investigation
The All India Light and DJ Association have lodged a complaint with the Chandigarh Police against Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), Novex Communications, and Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) for making illegal collections. The complaint states...
Supreme Court stays release of ‘Hamare Baraah’ movie
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the release of the film 'Hamare Baraah' pending a review and resolution by the Bombay High Court regarding its controversial scenes. The film 'Ham Do Hamare Baraah' triggered unrest within the Muslim community due to its...
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...
