Kapil Sharma Faces Legal Row Over Unauthorized Songs ..?
Popular comedian Kapil Sharma has landed in fresh legal controversy.The issue is linked to his Netflix comedy show The Great indian Kapil Show, which recently returned with Season 4.
While fans celebrated the show’s comeback, a copyright dispute has now taken center stage.
According to reports, the petition was submitted on december 12.
PPL alleges that copyrighted songs were used in the show without obtaining the mandatory license.
Three bollywood Songs at the Centre of Dispute
PPL claims that three songs were used illegally in episodes aired between june 21 and september 20
M Bole ToRama ReSubah Hone Na De
These tracks allegedly appeared during Season 3 of the show without authorization.
PPL argues that the usage violates the Copyright Act of 1957.
Under indian law, public performance or broadcast of copyrighted music requires prior licensing.
A detailed account of profits earned from the alleged infringementAppointment of a court receiver
Seizure of infringing material
Producers Named in the Case
The lawsuit names K9 Films Pvt Ltd and BeingYou Studios Pvt Ltd.Both are accused of copyright infringement for failing to secure music rights.
Actress priyanka chopra appeared as the first guest of the new season.
She visited the show to promote her upcoming film Varanasi.
The big-budget project stars mahesh babu and is directed by SS Rajamouli.
While fans celebrated the show’s comeback, a copyright dispute has now taken center stage.
PPL india Moves bombay High Court
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) india has filed a lawsuit in the bombay High Court.According to reports, the petition was submitted on december 12.
PPL alleges that copyrighted songs were used in the show without obtaining the mandatory license.
Three bollywood Songs at the Centre of Dispute
PPL claims that three songs were used illegally in episodes aired between june 21 and september 20
M Bole ToRama ReSubah Hone Na De
These tracks allegedly appeared during Season 3 of the show without authorization.
Copyright Act and Legal Demands
PPL argues that the usage violates the Copyright Act of 1957.
Under indian law, public performance or broadcast of copyrighted music requires prior licensing.
The organization has requested:
A detailed account of profits earned from the alleged infringementAppointment of a court receiver
Seizure of infringing material
Producers Named in the Case
The lawsuit names K9 Films Pvt Ltd and BeingYou Studios Pvt Ltd.Both are accused of copyright infringement for failing to secure music rights.
Priyanka Chopra’s Guest Appearance
Actress priyanka chopra appeared as the first guest of the new season.
She visited the show to promote her upcoming film Varanasi.
The big-budget project stars mahesh babu and is directed by SS Rajamouli.