Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Injunction Against Ilaiyaraaja Over ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’ Remake

The Supreme Court has dismissed music composer Ilaiyaraaja’s special leave petition against the Delhi High Court Division Bench order upholding an injunction against use of a recreated version of the song ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’, finding no error in the interlocutory order but clarifying that the High Court’s observations are only prima facie. The dispute is between Saregama India Limited and Vels Film International Limited, which claims a licence from Ilaiyaraaja.

Big Relief for Sujoy Ghosh: Supreme Court Quashes ‘Kahaani 2’ Copyright Case, Ends Long Legal Battle

The Supreme Court has quashed the copyright infringement case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his film ‘Kahaani 2’. The Court set aside both the summoning order and High Court decision, bringing complete relief to the director.

Delhi High Court Stops Foreign Media’s “Groundless” Copyright Strikes on TV9 YouTube Videos

The Delhi High Court restrained foreign journalists and entities from issuing “groundless” copyright threats against TV9 Network over its YouTube news videos. The Court held that the use of short video clips in news reporting qualifies as fair use under the Copyright Act, 1957.

Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja From Using 134 Film Songs, Grants Big Relief To Saregama In Copyright Row

The Delhi High Court has restrained Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting sound recordings and musical works owned by Saregama in 134 films. The Court held that allowing such use may cause irreparable loss to the music company and passed an interim injunction.