Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa for using copyrighted songs in Instagram reels without proper commercial licensing, seeking $200,000 in damages. The case highlights a critical gap in how brands use social media music libraries: while Instagram permits personal use of licensed music, commercial content requires separate synchronisation licenses that most brands fail to obtain.

In a recent move, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has brought all kinds of Digital/Online Media including Over the Top (OTT) Platforms under its ambit, according to the notification S.O. 4040(E) dated November 9, 2020

Even before its release Rajinikanth's film ‘Vettaiyan' is embroiled in a legal dispute.

On 10 September 2025, the Telangana High Court delivered a significant ruling in Nalla Balu @ Durgam Shashidhar Goud v. State of Telangana.

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In the late 1980's Salman Rushdie's book "The Satanic Verses" sparked controversy after its publication, leading to nationwide protests due to its portrayal of Islamic history and sacred figures being...

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Subsequent to withdrawal of the prohibition on reception and distribution of television signals in Ku Band, Government of India has now permitted Direct – to – Home (DTH) TV service.

M/s. Dream Merchants (hereinafter referred as ‘the Petitioner') filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, at the High Court of Karnataka, praying to quash...

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In July 2024, a wave of copyright strikes hit several Indian YouTube channels hosting news and other informative content including notable figures like Ravish Kumar, Ajit Anjum, Abhisar Sharma, and Sakshi Joshi, as well as news outlets such as Bolta Hindustan, the Probe, and Dastak Live News. Content creators like Mr. Reaction Wala were also affected.

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