Jyoti Kapoor v. Kunal Kohli

Los Gatos Production Services India LLPvsWunderbar Films Private Limited

The dispute involved applications seeking rejection of plaint and revocation of leave to sue in a copyright infringement matter. The fifth defendant argued lack of territorial jurisdiction and non-compliance with pre-suit mediation. The Court held that since part of the cause of action arose within Chennai, it retained jurisdiction, thus dismissing both applications.

Super Cassettes Industries Private LimitedvsShekhawati Ab Tak Cable Network

The plaintiff, Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited (T-Series), filed a suit against Shekhawati Ab Tak Cable Network for infringing its copyrights in cinematographic films and sound recordings. The court found that the defendant was broadcasting the plaintiff's copyrighted works without obtaining necessary licenses.

Inox India Private LimitedvsCryogas Equipment Private Limited

This appeal before the Gujarat High Court challenged the dismissal of a Commercial Trademark Suit, which had been rejected on the grounds that the suit was barred by Section 15(2) of the Copyright Act. The dispute centered on whether proprietary engineering drawings used for commercial vehicles qualified as an artistic work under copyright law and if their protection lapsed after exceeding a production threshold of 50 units. The High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the dismissal order and directing the Commercial Court to reconsider both the rejection and injunction applications simultaneously.

My Space Inc.vsSuper Cassettes Industries Ltd.

This Delhi High Court judgment addressed a dispute between MySpace Inc., an Internet Service Provider, and Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. (SCIL), a major music company, regarding the unauthorized use of copyrighted works on the Myspace platform. SCIL sought permanent injunctions against alleged infringement, while MySpace argued for intermediary protection under relevant IT laws. The court balanced IP rights with freedom of expression, clarifying that safe harbor provisions apply if an intermediary acts upon specific notice.

Mr.Mohammed NiyamathullahvsMr.Mohammed Hidayathulla

This civil suit was filed by Mr. Mohammed Niyamathullah seeking a permanent injunction against defendants for infringing his copyright in the Tamil feature film, “Pongadee Neengalaum Unga Kadhalum.” The core of the dispute revolved around an Assignment Deed executed on 09.10.2013, where the plaintiff provided financial assistance to the defendant (who was venturing into film production) and subsequently acquired the entire copyright under default clauses. Despite the defendants' claims of forgery and lack of funds, the court found that the assignment deed was validly established through evidence, leading to a decree in favor of the plaintiff.