Delhi High Court Cautions Filmmaker Over Comments in Copyright Dispute
Delhi HC asks Trimurti owner to not escalate dispute over song in Dhurandhar 2
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi High Court has warned filmmaker Rajeev Rai against making public statements regarding a copyright infringement case involving the song 'Rang De Lal – Oye Oye' from the film Dhurandhar 2. The court emphasized the importance of restraint during ongoing legal proceedings and referred the parties to mediation.
- 01Delhi High Court expressed displeasure over public statements made by Rajeev Rai regarding a copyright dispute.
- 02The court has referred the case to mediation, emphasizing the need for restraint in public commentary.
- 03Rai's comments included allegations against T-Series and Aditya Dhar's production house.
- 04The court highlighted that public allegations could escalate the dispute and affect ongoing legal processes.
- 05Rai's counsel committed to refraining from public statements until the next court hearing on May 6.
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The Delhi High Court expressed its dissatisfaction with filmmaker Rajeev Rai for making public statements against Aditya Dhar's production house and T-Series during an ongoing copyright infringement case concerning the song 'Rang De Lal – Oye Oye' from the film Dhurandhar 2. The court had previously referred the parties to mediation on April 9 and required them to appear before a mediator on April 22. Rai's statements, which included calling the opposing parties 'thieves,' were deemed inappropriate by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, who emphasized the need for restraint in public commentary while legal proceedings are active. The court noted that such comments could escalate the dispute and undermine the sanctity of the judicial process. In response to the court's concerns, Rai's counsel committed to avoiding further public comments until the next hearing on May 6, when the court will review Trimurti Films' application for interim relief.
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The court's decision to mediate could lead to a resolution of the copyright dispute, potentially affecting the film's ongoing release and its reception.
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