Legal7 May 2026, 06:32 pm
Zee Sues Jiostar for Copyright Infringement; Claims ₹28.75 Cr
AI Summary
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has initiated legal proceedings against Jiostar India Private Limited for allegedly infringing on its music copyrights. The lawsuit, filed in the Delhi High Court, concerns Jiostar's unauthorized use of Zee's copyrighted sound recordings after the expiration of their license agreement. Zee is seeking damages of approximately ₹28.75 crore for the infringing instances noticed before filing the suit, with the potential for this amount to increase as the suit progresses.
Key Highlights
- Zee Entertainment sues Jiostar for copyright infringement.
- The lawsuit is filed in the Delhi High Court.
- Zee claims Jiostar used copyrighted music after license expiry.
- Zee seeks damages of approximately ₹28.75 crore.
- Potential for increased damages during suit adjudication.