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Bombay High Court Grants Interim Copyright Protection to Namit Malhotra's Ramayana
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What Happened?
The Bombay High Court issued an interim injunction against unauthorized recording and streaming of Namit Malhotra's film, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, ahead of its November 5 release.
Key points
- The court granted an ad-interim injunction to prevent unauthorized recording and streaming of the film.
- The injunction was requested by Godpower Media due to concerns over copyright infringement.
- The film has a production budget of approximately 4,000 crores for both parts.
- The court noted a real apprehension of copyright infringement based on prior unauthorized recordings.
- Google LLC and other intermediaries agreed to take prompt action against any offending links.
- The court scheduled a further hearing for December 16, 2026.
Key insights
- The injunction highlights the increasing importance of copyright protection in the film industry.
- The court's proactive stance may deter future copyright infringements.
- The significant budget of the film indicates high stakes for the production company.
Why it matters
This ruling could help protect the intellectual property rights of filmmakers in India.
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Bombay High Court· LocationNamit Malhotra· PersonRamayana: Rise of a Legend· FilmGodpower Media Private Limited· CompanyNitesh Tiwari· PersonRanbir Kapoor· PersonGoogle LLC· Company
Source
India Today
