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Reversal of Cess Imposition under Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill

Reversal of Cess Imposition under Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill By Samyak Surana, Senior Associate and Rhea Lokeshwar, Associate Addressing the financial difficulties faced by artists and workers of the media and entertainment industry and the need to provide them with social security[1], the Karnataka government introduced the Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists…

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Jackie Shroff case

Jackie Shroff case By Ms Anushree Rauta, Equity Partner and Radhika Mehta, Associate Introduction: In the matter of Jaikishan Kakubhai Saraf alias Jackie Shroff. v. The Peppy Store & Ors., a single-judge bench comprising of Justice Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court, restrained several defendants from making unauthorised use of the actor’s name, voice,…

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Calcutta High Court’s Royalty Decision

Calcutta High Court’s Royalty Decision By Neha N More, Senior Associate Introduction: On 17th May, 2024, the Calcutta High Court delivered a landmark judgement marking a significant advancement in protecting author's rights in India by affirming their entitlement to statutory royalties as laid down under the Copyright Act, 1957 (“Copyright Act”)[1]. The underlying works, such as…

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