HIGH COURT MAY 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Khyati Hospital Angioplasty Scandal; Narayan Sai’s furlough plea; Col. Sofiya Qureshi Remark Case; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Viacom 18
‘Termination of Film Assignment Agreements not justified’; Bombay HC rejects Goldmines Telefilms’ plea to restrain Viacom 18 from acting as assignees/licensees for its films
The defendants will prima facie be entitled to carry out such deletions, edits, and cuts to the films and this may lead to “multiple versions” but that cannot be said to be in breach of Clause 3.11 of the Film Assignment Agreement.
Delhi High Court passes dynamic injunction in favour of Viacom 18, restraining rogue websites from illegally streaming IPL Events
It is essential for the legal framework to remain vigilant and responsive to challenges presented by digital piracy, ensuring that protections afforded to copyright and intellectual property are not only theoretical but also enforceable and practical in safeguarding rights and interests of rightful owners.
Madras High Court restrains internet providers from broadcasting IPL auctions and events; Grants interim relief to Viacom 18
Madras High Court granted interim relief to Viacom 18, as it has made out a prima facie case on merits and the balance of convenience was also in its favour.
Madras High Court restrains several cable and internet service providers from broadcasting FIFA World Cup, 2022; Grants interim injunction in favour of Viacom 18
Madras High Court: In an application filed by Viacom 18 praying for restraining several cable and internet service providers involved