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Zee Entertainment has approached the Delhi High Court seeking damages amounting to INR 2 crores from Nykaa for alleged copyright infringement involving Instagram reels. This case highlights ongoing legal battles regarding music rights in digital media.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Philips' claim for royalties on DVD technology, ruling that mere assertion of essentiality is insufficient without evidence of use.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Ilaiyaraaja does not hold copyright over the song En Iniya Pon Nilave's lyrics or sound recording, affecting his appeal against a recreation of the song for a film.
Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa, seeking INR 2 crores for alleged unauthorized use of its copyrighted music in Instagram reels. The case underscores ongoing challenges in copyright enforcement in the digital era.
The NCLT has permitted the dissolution of a corporate debtor after confirming all remaining assets have been assigned under the IBC framework, signaling a closure on the insolvency proceedings.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that no TDS is applicable on compensation paid for compulsory land acquisition under mediation agreements. Claimants can initiate execution for unpaid compensation.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that recovery from a retired employee's dues was unlawful in the absence of fraud or misrepresentation. Authorities can revise pension calculations but cannot recover excess amounts.
NCLT Chandigarh ordered the liquidation of a corporate debtor after the Committee of Creditors rejected its only resolution plan. The Tribunal confirmed that all criteria under Section 33 of the IBC were fulfilled.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the retrospective amendment of Section 16(5) of the CGST Act extended the eligibility for claiming ITC for returns filed before November 30, 2021.
The Bombay High Court ruled that GST show cause notices under Section 74 cannot consolidate assessments from multiple financial years, emphasizing the independent nature of each year's tax assessments.
The Bombay High Court has quashed a GST adjudication order that imposed a demand beyond the amounts mentioned in the corresponding show cause notice, citing violation of Section 75(7).
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a composite GST assessment covering multiple financial years infringed statutory provisions and required individual assessments for each year.
The Bombay High Court overturned a GST refund rejection order for lack of proper reasoning, ruling that such decisions must contain specific findings and a rationale to ensure transparency.