‘Veera Raja Veera’ Row Reaches Supreme Court: Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar Challenges Delhi High Court Order Against AR Rahman

Dhrupad maestro Wasifuddin Dagar has moved the Supreme Court of India against the Delhi High Court’s decision that set aside interim relief in his copyright dispute with composer A. R. Rahman over the song Veera Raja Veera. Dagar claims the song copies the musical structure of Shiva Stuti, composed by the late Junior Dagar Brothers, and argues that the High Court wrongly rejected his authorship and moral rights claims.

Court Clears Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo for Release, Rejects Gangster’s Daughter’s Legal Plea

A Mumbai civil court refused to stop the release of Shahid Kapoor-starrer O Romeo, holding that Hussain Ustara’s daughter failed to prove grounds for an injunction. The court noted delay in filing the suit and said the dispute appeared “purely monetary”, allowing the film’s release to go ahead.

Delhi High Court Tells Mask Makers: Remove ‘Naguva Nayana’ or Pay Rs 30 Lakh to Saregama

The Delhi High Court has ordered the makers of Mask to either delete the song ‘Naguva Nayana’ or deposit Rs 30 lakh before any OTT or satellite release. The Court held that Saregama owns full copyright over the song and Ilaiyaraja’s licence is invalid.

Ilaiyaraaja vs Sony Entertainment: Supreme Court Seeks Response on Plea to Transfer Copyright Case to Bombay HC

Today, On 15th October, The Supreme Court sought a reply from Ilaiyaraaja Music N Management Pvt Ltd on Sony Entertainment’s plea to transfer a fresh copyright dispute from the Madras High Court to the Bombay High Court, following dismissal of a similar earlier case.

Shamshera Copyright Row: Delhi High Court Declines Immediate Relief to Dharma Productions in Probe

The Delhi High Court has refused to halt the ongoing criminal investigation against Dharma Productions in the Shamshera copyright case. Notices have been issued to the Delhi government and complainant Bikramjeet Singh Bhullar, with the next hearing set for October 14.

Sachet-Parampara Says YouTube, Spotify cleared Raanjhan of plagiarism; sue KMKZ for defamation

After KMKZ accused Do Patti’s hit song Raanjhan of stealing his beat, Sachet-Parampara revealed YouTube and Spotify confirmed their authorship. The duo has now issued a defamation notice and plans strict legal action.

Relief for Vijay: Madras High Court rejects plea to ban TVK flag in copyright & trademark dispute

The Madras High Court has refused to restrain actor Vijay’s party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) from using its yellow-maroon flag. The court said it is prima facie not convinced of any trademark or copyright infringement as claimed by a Chennai trust.

Supreme Court Rejects Ilaiyaraaja’s Plea: Sony Music Copyright Battle Stays in Bombay HC

Supreme Court denies Ilaiyaraaja’s request to move Sony’s copyright case over 536 songs to Madras High Court. Dispute over music rights will continue in Bombay HC.