Delhi High Court has reserved its order on IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s plea seeking removal of allegedly defamatory scenes from a Netflix series. Arguments focused on jurisdiction, online publications, and claims of “irreparable harm” to Wankhede’s reputation.
The Delhi High Court has mandated OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime to implement accessibility features such as audio descriptions, captioning, and Indian Sign Language for films to accommodate visually and hearing-impaired individuals. The ruling aims for inclusivity in upcoming and existing movies, with guidelines from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to follow.
The Madras High Court dismissed Netflix India’s plea to reject Dhanush’s lawsuit against Nayanthara for using a 3-second clip from his film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale without permission. Dhanush demanded the removal of the clip and Rs. 10 crore in damages, calling it copyright infringement, while Nayanthara criticized the move, thanking other producers for supporting her documentary.
Nayanthara and Dhanush are in a legal dispute over the unauthorized use of visuals from their 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale. Dhanush denied her request for an NOC, demanded Rs. 10 crore in damages, and filed a civil case against her, her husband Vignesh Shivan, and Netflix. The Madras High Court has scheduled the hearing for January 22, 2025, with no further delays allowed.
Today, On 27th November, Dhanush filed a lawsuit against Nayanthara for using visuals from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan without consent in her Netflix docu-drama. The case raises intellectual property concerns in entertainment. Nayanthara argues she sought necessary permission, claiming Dhanush’s animosity prompted the legal action after the docu-drama’s trailer release.
Today, On 25th July, The Delhi High Court rejected the request to stop the streaming of the Netflix documentary “To Kill a Tiger,” which depicts a family’s pursuit of justice for their 13-year-old gang-rape victim daughter. The court issued notices to the government, Netflix, and the director, seeking responses within four weeks to allegations of violating the minor’s identity protection laws.