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Sujoy Ghosh gets relief from SC in Kahaani 2 copyright infringement case

Sujoy Ghosh gets relief from SC in Kahaani 2 copyright infringement case

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Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who has been accused of copyright infringement over his Kahaani 2, has received a huge relief by the Supreme Court. The apex court on Friday quashed the proceedings against the filmmaker in the copyright infringement case. Sujoy Ghosh gets relief in Kahaani 2 copyright case Writer Umesh Mehta alleged that Sujay had plagiarised the script of Kahaani 2. He claimed that the filmmaker used his script Sabak to make Kahaani 2, which is a copyright violation. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe allowed Ghosh`s plea, challenging a Jharkhand High Court`s order (dated April 22, 2025), which refused to quash the proceedings pending against the filmmaker. “The summoning order dated June 7, 2018, passed by the CJM (Chief Judicial Magistrate) and the order dated April 22, 2025, passed by the high court are quashed and set aside,” the bench noted, while allowing Ghosh`s plea. Sujoy Ghosh is well-known for his thriller Kahaani, set in Kolkata. His other works include Jhankaar Beats and Badla. Additionally, he has also directed short …

‘Infringement on women’s rights’: 35 civil society groups oppose draft anti-conversion bill | Mumbai News

‘Infringement on women’s rights’: 35 civil society groups oppose draft anti-conversion bill | Mumbai News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 12, 2026 01:29 AM IST As many as 35 civil society organisations on Wednesday opposed the Maharashtra government’s proposed anti-conversion legislation, calling it an infringement on women’s rights and personal freedoms. Feminist collectives, social justice organisations, student groups and minority organisations representing Muslim, Christian and Dalit communities urged the state government to withdraw the draft law, referred to as a “love jihad” law. Last week, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the Maharashtra Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026, which seeks to curb unlawful or forced religious conversions. The proposed law provides for imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, representatives of the organisations raised concerns over provisions expected in the bill, based on media reports and similar laws enacted in other states. These include a requirement to seek permission from a designated officer before conversion, a 60-day advance notice of conversion, and post-conversion registration within 25 days — failing which the conversion could be declared invalid. They also flagged provisions allowing …

Dharma Productions responds to copyright infringement allegations on Homebound, calling them ‘baseless and unfounded’

Dharma Productions responds to copyright infringement allegations on Homebound, calling them ‘baseless and unfounded’

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Hours after author and journalist Puja Changoiwala alleged that Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla’s Dharma Productions plagiarised her 2021 novel of the same name for Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, the production house has responded to these claims. Terming them as ‘baseless and unfounded’, the production house acknowledged the legal notice sent to them in October. (Also Read: Author initiates legal action against Dharma Productions, Netflix over Oscar contender Homebound; alleges infringement) Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Neeraj Ghaywan, Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter pose during a photocall for the film Homebound at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. (AFP) Dharma Productions responds to author’s allegations A spokesperson for Dharma Productions shared a statement with Hindustan Times via text that read: “The allegations of copyright infringement are baseless and unfounded, and Dharma Productions categorically denies the same. Homebound is an officially licensed adaptation inspired by the New York Times article by Basharat Peer, with all requisite rights lawfully acquired and due credit duly provided.” Acknowledging the legal notice sent to them by Puja in October, they …

Author initiates legal action against Dharma Productions, Netflix over Oscar contender Homebound; alleges infringement

Author initiates legal action against Dharma Productions, Netflix over Oscar contender Homebound; alleges infringement

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Journalist and author Puja Changoiwala has initiated legal action against Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla’s Dharma Productions Private Limited, along with Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP, for allegedly plagiarising her 2021 novel Homebound. She will file a suit in the Bombay High Court over the Neeraj Ghaywan film of the same name, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. Director Neeraj Ghaywan and cast members Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor and producer Karan Johar during the screening of Homebound at Cannes. (REUTERS) In an email to Hindustan Times, Puja reveals that the production house received a legal notice from her lawyer regarding the alleged infringement before she approached the court. What is Homebound about? Homebound was released in theatres on September 26, following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, and has now been shortlisted for the Oscars. The film’s team has claimed that the story is based on a 2020 New York Times article by journalist Basharat Peer titled A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway. The …

Actor Ajay Devgn gets court relief: Delhi HC orders takedown of deepfakes, objectionable content | Delhi News

Actor Ajay Devgn gets court relief: Delhi HC orders takedown of deepfakes, objectionable content | Delhi News

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The Delhi High Court Thursday protected the personality rights of actor Ajay Devgn, ordering for the takedown of deepfakes with inappropriate content as well as other content with unauthorised use of his name. Devgn joins a slew of celebrities — Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Karan Johar and Kumar Sanu — who have moved court seeking protection of their personality rights, especially with the proliferation of AI-content impersonating them and their attributes. Devgn is also seeking that YouTube be directed not to use infringing videos/material uploaded “to train any AI-Models”. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora ordered for the protection, similar to the relief granted by the court earlier to other celebrities. Devgn, apart from acting, directing and producing, and founding a visual effects studio, has claimed in his plaint that he is associated with various brands such as “Vimal, Lakhani, Amul Comfy, Pushp, Dabur Babool” etc, and is a “family friendly personality”. Among the entities that he has flagged for misusing his name and personality is a platform that purportedly claims to book an appearance …

Did Moana Copy Bucky the Wave Warrior? Verdict Out in Infringement Case for Dwayne Johnson-Voiced Animated Series

Did Moana Copy Bucky the Wave Warrior? Verdict Out in Infringement Case for Dwayne Johnson-Voiced Animated Series

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In the latest and big news for Disney, the studio had recently won a trial that had them dragged under the allegations of copyright infringement. The allegation came following the release of their 2016 animated outing, Moana. A screenwriter had filed the suit back in 2020.  Per a recent report by Variety, the plaintiff’s name is Buck Woodall, who filed the lawsuit four years after the animated movie was released. In his lawsuit, Buck Woodall stated that the story of a teenage girl on an adventure with a demigod was based on his work, which is called Bucky the Wave Warrior. However, the highly acclaimed studio has now won the case, two weeks after the trial began in federal court in Los Angeles. The decision was made by an eight-member jury, who unanimously found that Disney did not have access to the 2011 screenplay. Per the decision of the jury, the studios also did not have an earlier treatment of the same screenplay.  The final ruling by the jury came after a serious three-hour deliberation.  …

IndiGo takes Mahindra Electric to court alleging trademark infringement after automaker uses ‘6e’ in name of new electric SUV | Business News

IndiGo takes Mahindra Electric to court alleging trademark infringement after automaker uses ‘6e’ in name of new electric SUV | Business News

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India’s largest airline IndiGo has filed a case in the Delhi High Court against automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M’s) electric mobility arm, Mahindra Electric Automobile (MEAL), for using the airline’s identifier code 6E in the name of its recently unveiled electric vehicle BE 6e. IndiGo has the registration for the “6E” trademark and uses it extensively in its branding and advertising. “The ‘6E’ mark is an integral part of IndiGo’s identity for the past 18 years and is a registered trademark that holds strong global recognition. The ‘6E’ mark, whether standalone or in its variants and formative forms, is extensively used by IndiGo for its offerings and for goods and services provided in collaboration with trusted partners. Any unauthorised use of the “6E” mark, whether standalone or in any form, constitutes an infringement of IndiGo’s rights, reputation, and goodwill. IndiGo is committed to taking all necessary and appropriate steps to safeguard its intellectual property and brand identity,” the airline said in a statement. MEAL unveiled its electric-origin SUVs — BE 6e and XEV 9e …

Nayanthara, Vignesh’s lawyer reacts to Dhanush’s legal notice: There is no infringement because…

Nayanthara, Vignesh’s lawyer reacts to Dhanush’s legal notice: There is no infringement because…

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Nov 28, 2024 06:26 PM IST The dispute began when Nayanthara accused Dhanush of pressuring her and blocking her from using footage from their film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her documentary. Actor Dhanush on Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit against Nayanthara and her husband, Vignesh Sivan, over the use of three seconds of footage from his production Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in their Netflix docu-drama, Nayanthara: Beyond Fairytale. In an exclusive conversation with us, Nayanthara’s lawyer reveals that they have formally responded to Dhanush’s legal notice, asserting that no copyright laws have been violated in the use of the visuals. Nayanthara and Dhanush’s next court date is reportedly on December 2. Rahul Dhawan, Managing Partner, Lex Chambers, who is representing Nayanthara and husband Vignesh Sivan and their production house Rowdy Pictures Private Limited, tells us, “Our response is that there is no infringement or violation because what has been utilised by us in the docu series is not part of behind-the-scenes (from the film). The same is part of personal library, Therefore this is not infringement.”  …

Nintendo, Pokémon Company Sue ‘Palworld’ Maker Pocketpair for Patent Infringement

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Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the maker of survival adventure game Palworld, the companies said on Thursday. The lawsuit, filed with the Tokyo District Court on Wednesday, seeks an injunction and compensation for damages on the grounds that the game, made by Tokyo-based Pocketpair Inc, infringes multiple patent rights. Palworld, dubbed “Pokemon with guns”, became a breakout hit following its release in mid-January. In the game, players can use guns to capture and train cute creatures known as “pals”. Pocketpair said it received notice of a patent infringement lawsuit on Wednesday but is unaware of the specific patents it is accused of infringing upon. The company will begin appropriate legal proceedings and investigations into the claims, it said in a statement. “It is truly unfortunate that we will be forced to allocate significant time to matters unrelated to game development due to this lawsuit,” the company said. The Pokemon Company said in January it would investigate and take action over any infringement of intellectual property rights. Pocketpair in …