Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
In TCRC v Ganga Rudraiah, the Madras High Court examined ownership of copyright in behind-the-scenes (BTS) photographs from the film 'Aval Appadithan', focusing on Section 17(b) of the Copyright Act, 1957. The Court highlighted the importance of written agreements and found that mere acquiescence does not transfer rights.
The Delhi High Court held that a formal declaration under Rule 124 is not mandatory to invoke Section 11(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for claiming well-known status. The ruling allows courts to independently assess well-known marks based on evidence, even without prior recognition by the Registry.
In TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah, the Madras High Court examined ownership of BTS stills under Section 17(b) of the Copyright Act, stressing that no presumed assignment arises from acquiescence in an unwritten arrangement. The decision underlines the need for express agreements in IP collaborations.
The Madras High Court in TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah ruled on ownership of BTS photos from 'Aval Appadithan', examining Section 17(b) and finding that prolonged acquiescence may imply consent, affecting copyright claims despite absence of written agreement.
The Madras High Court in TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah addressed ownership of BTS photographs from the film 'Aval Appadithan', applying Section 17(b) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Acquiescence and lack of written agreement proved costly for the defendant.
The Delhi High Court held that a formal declaration under Rule 124 is not necessary to invoke Section 11(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for claiming well-known status. The decision emphasizes case-specific assessment over procedural formalities.
The Bombay High Court ordered social media platform X to remove a video defaming Serum Institute and Adar Poonawalla, violating an interim injunction in a ₹100-crore defamation suit.
The Madras High Court in TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah examined Section 17(b) of the Copyright Act, highlighting issues of consideration and acquiescence in determining ownership of photographs from the film 'Aval Appadithan'.
The Madras High Court's decision in TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah underscores the fragility of unwritten copyright arrangements. The Court examined Section 17(b) of the Copyright Act and the doctrine of acquiescence, stressing the need for clear assignment documentation.
The Calcutta High Court asserts that Hotel Appolo must obtain an IPRS license for broadcasting music to guests, reinforcing copyright law in hospitality services.
The Delhi High Court's recent examinations of social media copyright strikes highlight concerns about automated moderation processes. Legal scholars assess the intersection of copyright enforcement and free speech rights in contemporary digital platforms.
The Kerala High Court has quashed a criminal defamation case against journalists who reported on an arrest, ruling that such reports do not constitute criminal defamation. This decision upholds the freedom of press and expression in reporting official actions.