India's Music Revenue Jumps 40.5%, Yet Faces Payment Crisis
India's music creator revenues hit €80.5M in 2024, per CISAC. Yet, heavy reliance on streaming & under-licensed sectors threaten long-term growth. Industry demands fair royalties.
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Saat Samundar Paar in court; Anand Bakshi's son slams new version
The new version of 'Saat Samundar Paar' in Kartik Aaryan's film faces a legal battle over rights and a lyrical credit dispute. Anand Bakshi's son calls it a 'dishonour'. Full details inside.
Author Sues Dharma, Netflix Over 'Homebound' Plagiarism
Journalist Puja Changoiwala files legal action against Dharma Productions and Netflix, alleging her novel 'Homebound' was plagiarised in the film. She seeks injunction and damages.
Kapil Sharma, Netflix sued over song copyright in The Great Indian Kapil Show
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) India files a copyright suit against The Great Indian Kapil Show for using songs without permission. Details on the episodes, songs, and legal action inside.
Homebound Film Faces Plagiarism Lawsuit by Author
Author Puja Changoiwala sues Dharma Productions & Netflix, alleging her 2021 novel was plagiarized for the Oscar-shortlisted film 'Homebound'. Legal battle begins in Bombay High Court.
Bombay HC Denies Trimurti Films' Plea in Song Copyright Row
Bombay High Court refuses interim relief to Trimurti Films in copyright dispute over 'Saat Samundar Paar' song used in Dharma's upcoming film. Justice Deshmukh cites lack of evidence for limited assignment.
AI Training vs Copyright: India's Legal Debate Explained
Legal expert Rahul Matthan argues AI model training doesn't breach India's Copyright Act, but the generated output might. DPIIT's approach needs a rethink. Read the full analysis.
India's AI Copyright Licensing Plan Sparks Debate
India's proposed mandatory AI licensing aims to protect creators' rights but risks stifling innovation. Experts weigh the complex trade-offs in this new policy.
Google Files Lawsuit Against SerpApi for Data Scraping
Google sues Texas-based SerpApi for allegedly bypassing security to scrape & resell copyrighted search data. Lawsuit seeks permanent ban & damages. Read the full story.
Karmayodha Script Dispute: Court Rules in Favor of Writer Reji Mathew
Kottayam court ends 13-year legal fight, awards script rights & Rs 30 lakh compensation to writer Reji Mathew in Mohanlal's 'Karmayodha' case. Read the full verdict details.
Nagpur: MIDC Police Seize Illegally Printed Balbharati Books
Nagpur MIDC police raided a printing press, seizing thousands of illegally printed Balbharati textbooks. Owner Rajesh Lanjewar in custody. Details on the copyright violation case inside.
Kottayam Court Rules 'Karmayodha' Script Infringed Copyright
A Kottayam commercial court ruled that the 2012 Mohanlal film 'Karmayodha' infringed scriptwriter Reji Mathew's copyright, awarding him Rs 30 lakh in damages. Read the full legal details.
Shilpa Shetty denies cheating in Rs 60 crore fraud case
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty refutes cheating allegations in a Rs 60 crore fraud case, stating she has fully cooperated with authorities. Read her official statement.
India's AI Copyright Plan May Stifle Innovation
India's proposed blanket license for AI training data could raise costs, hurt creators, and drive startups abroad. Experts urge a balanced approach to foster innovation.
Kerala Actress Assault Case Verdict Today After 8 Years
The final verdict in the Kerala actress assault case is set for December 8. The prosecution's case details a conspiracy dating back to 2013. Read the full story.
Kerala Actress Assault Case: 8-Year Trial, Verdict Awaited
After an 8-year legal battle, a verdict is expected in the Kerala actress assault case. Actor Dileep, accused of conspiracy, awaits judgment. Timeline, key twists, and case details.
Sabrina Carpenter Condemns Trump's Use of Her Music for ICE
Singer Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video 'evil' for using her song 'Juno' to promote Trump's immigration crackdown. She joins artists like Beyoncé in protest.
Ilaiyaraaja Gets Rs 50 Lakh in Dude Copyright Settlement
Madras High Court closes copyright case after Ilaiyaraaja and Mythri Movie Makers settle. The makers of 'Dude' agree to pay Rs 50 lakh. Read the full details of the legal resolution.
Ilaiyaraaja gets Rs 50 lakh for copyright infringement
Music legend Ilaiyaraaja receives Rs 50 lakh compensation after a production house used his songs without permission in two hit Tamil films. The court had ordered the tracks' removal. Read about this crucial copyright victory.
AI Startups Build Replica Sites Like Amazon for Training
Silicon Valley startups are cloning popular websites like United Airlines and Amazon to train AI agents. This new trend aims to automate white-collar jobs but raises copyright questions. Read more.
Ilaiyaraaja Settles Song Copyright Case for ₹50 Lakh
Madras HC closes suits as Tamil film producers Mythri Movie Makers pay ₹50 lakh to music legend Ilaiyaraaja for using his songs in 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. Read the full story.
Ilaiyaraaja Settles Song Copyright Case for ₹50 Lakh
Mythri Movie Makers settles with music legend Ilaiyaraaja in Madras High Court, paying ₹50 lakh for using his songs in 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. Full credits to be given. Read the details.
Sabrina Carpenter Condemns White House for Using Her Song
Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter publicly rebukes Trump administration for using her track 'Juno' in a deportation promo video without consent. Read about the growing list of artists objecting to political use of their music.
Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House Over Unauthorised Song Use
Sabrina Carpenter condemns White House for using her song 'Juno' in ICE raid video. White House issues defiant statement. Details on the controversy and other artists targeted.
Jalandhar Couple Booked for Cheating, Criminal Conspiracy
A Jalandhar couple faces charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 1.5 lakh. Police have registered a case under multiple IPC sections.
AI Art Disqualifies Authors from NZ's Top Book Prize
Two award-winning authors disqualified from NZ's Ockham Book Awards due to AI-generated cover art. The case ignites a global debate on AI's role in creativity and copyright law. Where do we draw the line?
Book Piracy Drains Rs 80,000 Crore Indian Publishing Market
Speakers at Koshala Literary Festival reveal 30-40% of books are pirated, draining industry potential. Panel demands National Anti-Piracy Task Force to protect India's cultural fabric.
Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil Faces Sexual Assault Case
Suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil booked for sexual assault, forcing abortion. Case registered at Valiyamala Police Station. Read latest updates.
Madras HC Restrains 'Dude' From Using Ilaiyaraaja Songs
Madras High Court prohibits Tamil movie 'Dude' from using Ilaiyaraaja's songs without permission. Court cites distortion of original work as key reason. Read full details.
EricOneHive YouTube Channel May Be Deleted in 7 Days
Popular Clash of Clans creator EricOneHive faces YouTube channel deletion after three copyright strikes from Supercell. He vows to stop all Supercell content creation.
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