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Pritish Nandy Communications to receive Rs 2.55 crores in settlement linked to Kaante dispute: Report The Bombay High Court has disposed of a commercial appeal involving Sanjay Gupta’s production banner White Feather Films and Pritish Nandy Communications after both parties agreed to settle the matter through consent terms. According to a report by Film Information, the dispute pertained to Commercial Appeal (Lodging) No. 9838 of 2026. The settlement was accepted by the Bombay High Court through an order dated April 21, 2026, which was uploaded on April 23. As part of the agreement, Pritish Nandy Communications will receive a lump sum net amount of Rs 2. 55 crores within 60 days. The settlement amount is lower than the original claim of Rs 3. 52 crores along with applicable interest. The report further stated that if the agreed amount is not paid within the stipulated period, the original litigation proceedings would continue. The legal dispute traces its roots back to a 2016 arbitration award connected to the film Kaante. Under that award, White Feather Films had reportedly been directed to pay Pritish Nandy Communications Rs 3. 52 crores along with interest. Over the years, Pritish Nandy Communications pursued multiple legal remedies to enforce the arbitration award. This reportedly included property injunction proceedings initiated in 2020. The recent settlement and disposal of the appeal now appear to move the matter towards a formal conclusion after years of legal... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Sanjay_Gupta #Nandy_Communications #Pritish_Nandy #involving_Sanjay #commercial_appeal #Feather_Films #Nandy #White_Feather

Dhurandhar The Revenge controversy settles: Santosh Kumar apologises to Aditya Dhar and team, Bombay High Court closes defamation suit The legal tussle involving Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge has, for the time being, reached a resolution after the Bombay High Court disposed of a defamation case. The development came after filmmaker Santosh Kumar formally apologised for his earlier public remarks. The dispute traces back to March 2026, when Kumar accused Dhar of lifting the storyline for Dhurandhar The Revenge from his own script titled D-Saheb. He claimed that his script had been officially registered with the Screenwriters Association in 2023. These allegations were made during a press conference, following which Dhar approached the High Court, arguing that the statements were defamatory and had harmed his professional reputation. As reported by Live Law, the matter was heard by a single-judge bench presided over by Justice Arif Doctor, who ultimately closed the case after Kumar issued an unconditional apology in court. The official order recorded that Kumar’s counsel submitted the apology for statements made during the March 30, 2026 press interaction. Dhar’s legal representative informed the court that, in view of the apology, his client no longer wished to continue pursuing the defamation suit or seek damages. Accepting the apology, Dhar agreed that the matter could be concluded, leading the court to dispose of the case, noting that no further issues remained ... #High_Court #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #Bombay_High #Bombay #Revenge_controversy #Santosh_Kumar #involving_Aditya #Kumar_apologises #controversy_settles

Bombay High Court quashes 2010 FIR against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh over comedy show remarks The Bombay High Court has quashed a 2010 FIR registered against actor Shekhar Suman and comedian Bharti Singh over alleged remarks made during a television comedy show, ruling that no offence of hurting religious sentiments was established. The case was registered at Pydhonie Police Station under Section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings, along with Section 34, which relates to common intention. A representative of the Raza Academy had filed the complaint following an episode of Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo that aired in November 2010. Justice Amit Borkar allowed separate petitions filed by Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh seeking cancellation of the FIR and all related proceedings. While delivering the order, the court observed that the television programme was meant for light entertainment and should be viewed in the proper context. The High Court stated that a comedy show cannot be judged in the same way as a serious speech, religious discourse, or political statement. It noted that performances in such formats should be considered as a whole instead of isolating a few words or expressions. The court further clarified that for an offence under Section 295-A to be made out, there must be both deliberate and malicious intent to insult religious sentiments. According to the bench, both conditions are necessary, an... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Bombay #Shekhar_Suman #Bharti_Singh #alleged_remarks #comedian_Bharti #actor_Shekhar #comedy_show #Penal_Code

Bombay High Court dismisses PIL seeking change in Raja Shivaji’s title The Bombay High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought a stay on the theatrical release of the Marathi-Hindi bilingual film Raja Shivaji, clearing the way for the movie’s scheduled release on May 1, 2026. The petition had objected to the omission of the honorific “Chhatrapati” from the film’s title and claimed it was disrespectful to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The plea was filed by NGO Sree Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Foundation, which argued that leaving out the title “Chhatrapati” hurt the sentiments of followers of the iconic Maratha ruler. The petitioner requested the court to direct the makers to rename the film Chhatrapati Raja Shivaji and also sought restrictions on the release, screening, and public exhibition of the movie until changes were made. A division bench led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad rejected the petition, observing that the matter did not involve any real public cause. The court also noted the timing of the plea, pointing out that it was filed only two days before the film’s release. According to the bench, there was nothing in the title Raja Shivaji that could be considered insulting or derogatory to the status of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The judges stated that the petition appeared to be motivated rather than filed in genuine public interest. The respondents in the case included the Union of India... #High_Court #Shivaji_Maharaj #Chhatrapati_Shivaji #Bombay_High #Raja_Shivaji #Shivaji #PIL_seeking #dismisses_PIL #Chhatrapati #Chhatrapati_Raja

90-year-old refuses to settle defamation case, Bombay HC adjourns it to 2046 A nearly 90-year-old woman and her daughter have had their defamation suit against housing society committee members adjourned until 2046 by the Bombay High Court. #High_Court #defamation_case #Bombay_High #housing_society #society_committee #committee_members #members_adjourned

Bombay High Court clears title of Vijay Varma starrer Matka King; concludes the dispute suit against Roy Kapur Productions Roy Kapur Productions has secured relief from the Bombay High Court in a legal dispute surrounding the title of its web series Matka King. The development cleared the path for the Vijay Varma-led series to continue streaming on Prime Video. According to details from the proceedings, a suit along with an interim application had been filed by Ms. Tanuja Bhagat, who objected to the use of the title Matka King for the upcoming show. She reportedly alleged infringement in relation to the title and sought urgent interim relief, including an injunction to restrain the makers from using the title and releasing the series. The plaintiff had also claimed that the web series was based on the life and story of her late grandfather, Kalyanji Bhagat, whom she asserted to be the original “Matka King. ” It was further alleged that the project had been produced without her authorisation. The matter was heard on April 15, 2026, before Justice Sharmila Deshmukh at the Bombay High Court. Following submissions from both parties, the court reportedly declined to grant interim relief and did not restrain Roy Kapur Productions or the other defendants from proceeding with the release of the series. At the next hearing on April 20, counsel appearing for the plaintiff informed the court that instructions had been received to withdraw the suit. The court subsequently disposed o... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Roy_Kapur #legal_dispute #Vijay_Varma #Matka_King #Varma_starrer #Kapur_Productions #Vijay_Varma-led #dispute_surrounding

Bombay High Court urges amicable settlement in Aditya Dhar-Santosh Kumar dispute over Dhurandhar The Revenge script The Bombay High Court on Thursday indicated that the defamation suit filed by writer-director Aditya Dhar against Santosh Kumar over plagiarism allegations related to Dhurandhar 2 – The Revenge should not escalate further. Justice Arif Doctor suggested that both sides try to resolve the matter amicably. The court observed that disputes of this nature can often be resolved without escalating into extended defamation litigation. Court advises restraint in public allegations The case began after Santosh Kumar publicly claimed that the script of the sequel was copied from his earlier work. Aditya Dhar denied the allegation and called the claims defamatory. He then approached the High Court seeking relief. During the hearing, Justice Doctor said that if Kumar believes his intellectual property was copied, he is free to pursue civil remedies through proper legal channels. However, the court made it clear that such concerns should not be raised through public statements in the media. The court also noted that disagreements over authorship can be addressed through structured legal procedures rather than public exchanges. Counsel clarifies position on authorship claim Kumar’s advocate told the court that his client’s grievance was limited to asserting authorship of the story. The court acknowledged that Kumar is entitled to make such a claim. At the same time, it... #High_Court #Court #Aditya_Dhar #Dhurandhar #Revenge #Bombay_High #Bombay #Santosh_Kumar #Revenge_script #urges_amicable

Bombay HC refuses stay on Roy Kapur Film’s Matka King Amazon Prime Video’s show Matka King, in which Vijay Varma plays the titular role, is all set to start streaming from tomorrow. The show is also facing a legal issue based on a case filed on its makers Roy Kapur Films by Tanuja Bhagat who has claimed that it is allegedly based on his late grandfather Kalyanji Bhagat. For the unversed, Kalyanji started the game of Matka gambling in Mumbai in the 1960s. He started off as a masala trade in the 1940s. Tanuja had first raised objections in 2023, urging the creators to halt production or consult the family for accuracy. When her concerns were not addressed, she issued a cease-and-desist notice in April 2024. Subsequently, she formally filed a petition in the Bombay High Court in 2025, seeking an injunction on the series. Her plea reportedly demands that the makers stop production, remove promotional material, and block the release of the show entirely. As per the latest developments, the case was heard yesterday April 15 at the Bombay High Court. After listening to both the parties, the bench refused to restrain the release of the web series, as per a report by Legal Era Online. The matter is now adjourned to April 20. In a video statement shared by Tanuja Bhagat in last May, she had said, “Amazon Prime is misleading the public by its upcoming web series Matka King. They are commercializing by stealing the identity of my grandfather, who is still known as ‘Matka King’. T... #start_streaming #Bombay_High #Roy_Kapur #Vijay_Varma #Matka_King #Kapur_Film #Varma_plays #titular_role #refuses_stay #Tanuja_Bhagat

Dhurandhar Row: Bombay High Court restrains plagiarism accuser; relief for director Aditya Dhar In a recent development surrounding Dhurandhar The Revenge, the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to director Aditya Dhar by restricting filmmaker Santosh Kumar from making further public statements about the film that could harm his reputation. The order was passed on Wednesday by Justice Arif Doctor after hearing submissions made on behalf of Dhar. The court noted that, at this stage, Dhar had presented sufficient grounds to seek protection, and directed Kumar to refrain from repeating or issuing any statements against the filmmaker or his film until the matter is heard again. The case has now been scheduled for further hearing on April 16. The dispute began shortly after the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh. Santosh Kumar had held a press conference alleging that the film’s story was copied from his own script, which he claimed to have registered with the Screenwriters Association in 2023. According to him, the script, titled D Saheb, had earlier been pitched to multiple production houses before Dhar allegedly used it for his film. Responding to these claims, Dhar approached the court, stating that the allegations were baseless and had caused damage to his professional reputation. His legal team argued that the statements made during the press conference were widely circulated online through multiple videos and social media posts, amplify... #High_Court #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #High #Bombay_High #Dhar #Bombay #director_Aditya #Dhurandhar_Row #interim_relief

Kartik Aaryan takes legal route to protect his identity, flags online misuse Actor Kartik Aaryan has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging unauthorised commercial use of his personality across multiple online platforms, in a move that underscores growing concerns over digital misuse of celebrity identities. According to reports, the actor has filed an intellectual property (IP) suit seeking protection of his name, image, likeness, and other identifiable attributes, which he claims are being used without consent. The plea targets several online platforms as well as unidentified individuals, often referred to as “John Doe” parties, accused of exploiting his persona for commercial gain. In his petition, Kartik has sought a permanent injunction to restrain entities from using his identity in advertisements, merchandise, or digital content. He has also urged the court to direct platforms to take down such material and disclose details of those responsible. The actor’s legal team has argued that the misuse extends to emerging digital formats, including manipulated content and AI-generated material, raising concerns around privacy and publicity rights in an increasingly tech-driven ecosystem. The plea stresses that such unauthorised usage not only violates his rights but also risks misleading the public. The case is expected to be heard shortly, with Kartik seeking urgent relief to prevent further exploitation of his personality. This development comes amid a broader trend... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Kartik_Aaryan #online_platforms #Aaryan #celebrity_identities #underscores_growing #flags_online #multiple_online #John_Doe

Bombay HC rejects Anita Advani’s claim seeking marital recognition with Rajesh Khanna The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by actor Anita Advani seeking legal recognition of her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as a marriage. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh rejected Advani’s appeal challenging an earlier order passed by a Dindoshi civil court that had dismissed her suit on technical grounds in 2017. After hearing submissions from counsel representing Advani as well as lawyers appearing for Dimple Kapadia, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, the High Court declined to grant relief in the matter. “First appeal is dismissed,” the court stated. A detailed copy of the judgment is awaited. The legal dispute forms part of a long-running series of proceedings between Advani and Kapadia following Khanna’s death in 2012. Advani had maintained that she shared a relationship with the late actor that qualified as one in the nature of marriage and sought recognition of that status through civil proceedings. The matter is also linked to earlier litigation arising from Advani’s claim that she was evicted from Khanna’s bungalow Aashirwad after his passing. In a separate legal development connected to the dispute, Advani had filed a criminal complaint alleging domestic violence against Kapadia along with Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna before a Magistrate court in Bandra. However, in 2015, a coordinate bench of the Bombay High Court quashed the proceedings aga... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Rajesh #Rajesh_Khanna #Anita_Advani #rejects_Anita #superstar_Rajesh #Wednesday_dismissed #Anita #actor_Anita

Kaithi vs Bholaa Row: Dream Warrior Pictures moves Bombay High Court over alleged copyright violation A legal dispute has been brewing between the makers of the Hindi remake Bholaa starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu and the Tamil production house Dream Warrior Pictures who produced Karthi starrer Kaithi. The latter has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging infringement of copyright and remake rights linked to its original film Kaithi. The matter was heard by a single-judge bench led by Justice Sharmila Deshmukh, who has currently reserved her decision on a preliminary issue—whether the Bombay High Court has the authority to hear the case. The producers of Bholaa have challenged the court’s jurisdiction, arguing that the dispute should be addressed elsewhere. According to Dream Warrior Pictures, it produced and released Kaithi in October 2019 and retains complete ownership over the film’s intellectual property, including remake rights. The company stated that it later entered into multiple agreements regarding the Hindi adaptation, beginning with a collaboration involving a Reliance Group entity in early 2020. A key agreement was signed on March 29, 2023, between Dream Warrior and Reliance Entertainment Studios, granting rights for the Hindi remake titled Bholaa. Under this deal, Dream Warrior claims it was to receive a fixed fee in instalments, along with additional earnings tied to the film’s performance. However, it alleges that only an initial payment of Rs. 1 crore pl... #High_Court #Ajay_Devgn #Bombay_High #Dream_Warrior #Warrior_Pictures #starring_Ajay #Tamil_production #Karthi_starrer #Bholaa_Row #moves_Bombay

Raj Kundra gets relief from Bombay High Court in dispute over Rajasthan Royals stake Businessman Raj Kundra has secured initial relief from the Bombay High Court after the court permitted him to challenge an ex parte anti-suit injunction issued by the High Court of England and Wales in connection with his 11. 7 percent stake in Rajasthan Royals. The order was passed by Justice Abhay Ahuja under Clause XII of the Letters Patent, allowing Kundra to institute a suit on the Original Side of the High Court. The development marks an early legal win for Kundra in an ongoing dispute concerning shareholding and governance issues linked to the IPL franchise’s holding structure. According to the plea, Kuki Investments, a Bahamas-based entity owned by Kundra, holds 11. 70 percent of the paid-up share capital of Royals Multisport Private Limited, the company that owns the Rajasthan Royals franchise. The stake is held through Mauritius-based EM Sporting Holdings Limited. The dispute traces back to proceedings initiated by Kundra before the National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai last year. In his company petition, Kundra alleged oppression and mismanagement by Emerging Media Ventures. The allegations included claims relating to siphoning of funds, related-party transactions and issues concerning statutory records. Emerging Media Ventures subsequently approached the High Court of England and Wales and obtained an ex parte anti-suit injunction on January 29, 2026. The order restrained K... #High_Court #Court #Rajasthan_Royals #High #Bombay_High #Businessman_Raj #Raj_Kundra #court_permitted #initial_relief #Kundra

Bombay High Court protects Shilpa Shetty’s personality rights; orders removal of defamatory and infringing online content In its order, the court directed the defendants to refrain from using or misrepresenting Shetty’s name, image, voice, likeness or persona in any manner. The court also ordered that defamatory and infringing content circulating on various platforms be immediately taken down. The directive underscores that the identity and reputation of a public figure cannot be commercially exploited or digitally misused without consent. The order also places responsibility on digital platforms and intermediaries to act promptly when such violations are brought to their attention. Reacting to the development, Shetty’s lawyer Sana Raees Khan said the ruling sends a clear message about the misuse of emerging technologies online. “The Bombay High Court has made it absolutely clear in Ms Shilpa Shetty’s personality rights case that the internet cannot become a playground for deepfakes and digital impersonation,” Khan said in an official statement. She added that the court acknowledged that Shetty’s name, image, voice and persona constitute valuable legal rights that cannot be commercially exploited or digitally manipulated without her consent. According to Khan, the order reinforces the obligation of digital platforms and intermediaries to remove such material swiftly and prevent the misuse of technology that can harm an individual’s dignity and reputation. Also Read: Shilpa ... #High_Court #Court #Bombay_High #Shilpa_Shetty #Shetty #misrepresenting_Shetty #Court_protects #court_directed #protects_Shilpa #infringing_content

Shilpa Shetty’s Personality Rights suit: Bombay HC questions legality of AI chatbots simulating celebrities The Bombay High Court on Wednesday raised significant questions about the legality of Artificial Intelligence tools that simulate celebrity personalities without their consent, during the hearing of a personality rights suit filed by actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The matter, titled Shilpa Shetty v. getoutlive. in & Ors. , concerns the alleged misuse of the actor’s image, voice and likeness through morphed visuals, deepfake content and AI-generated interactions. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh questioned how online platforms could permit users to “have a chat” with an AI version of a celebrity without obtaining consent from the concerned individual. “Without the permission of the personality, can you use an AI to chat with anybody in any manner? What is your right to do that?” the Court asked the lawyer appearing for an AI chatbot platform accused of misusing Shetty’s persona. When the platform’s counsel argued that its algorithm did not require permission from celebrities, the Court pressed further, drawing a distinction between users uploading content and AI systems knowingly generating simulated personalities. “This is an AI-generated platform that knows that it is not real. How can AI create somebody's personality in this manner without their permission and make it available in general public?” Justice Deshmukh observed. The Court directed the platform to file a det... #High_Court #Wednesday_raised #Bombay_High #Artificial_Intelligence #Shilpa_Shetty #Shetty_Kundra #Intelligence_tools #questions_legality #suit_filed #significant_questions

Dharma Productions vs Humble Motion Pictures: Bombay HC dispute over ‘Vyaah Kartaare Da’ ends amicably, reveals a source Dharma Productions has confirmed that its legal dispute with Dubai-based Humble Motion Pictures FZCO over the Punjabi film Vyaah Kartaare Da has been amicably resolved. The development comes days after the production house approached the Bombay High Court alleging wrongful termination of a services agreement. A source close to the production house said, “Dharma Productions had approached the Bombay High Court against Humble Motion Pictures FZCO after Humble wrongfully and without cause terminated the Services Agreement for the Punjabi film Vyaah Kartaare Da. Dharma sought injunctive relief to restrain Humble from acting upon the termination, along with monetary relief of approximately Rs. 7 crores. The Parties have now amicably resolved the matter. Humble has withdrawn the termination notice and confirmed that it will perform the Services Agreement in full force and effect, without any modification. ”The petition had been filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking urgent interim protection pending arbitration proceedings. As per court records, Humble Motion Pictures had sought time to file its reply on February 12, 2026, with the matter scheduled for further hearing on February 18. According to the plea, a services agreement dated December 10, 2025, was executed between the two companies. Under this arrangement, Dharma was... #Motion_Pictures #Bombay_High #Humble_Motion #Pictures_FZCO #Dubai-based_Humble #Vyaah_Kartaare #Kartaare_Da’ #Dharma_Productions #Da’_ends #services_agreement

Karan Johar’s Dharma files plea in Bombay HC alleging wrongful termination of Punjabi film deal Dharma Productions, owned by filmmaker Karan Johar, has approached the Bombay High Court against Dubai-based Humble Motion Pictures FZCO, alleging wrongful termination of a services contract related to the upcoming Punjabi film Viyaah Kartaare Da. The petition has been filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking urgent interim protection pending arbitration proceedings between the parties. On February 12, 2026, Humble Motion Pictures sought time to file its reply. The matter is now scheduled for hearing on February 18. Dispute Over Services Agreement According to the plea, a services agreement dated December 10, 2025, was executed between the parties. Under the agreement, Dharma was to render consultancy, marketing and allied services for Vyaah Kartaare Da. The arrangement was also structured to enable Dharma to recover losses of approximately Rs 7. 25 crores allegedly incurred from an earlier film jointly produced by the two companies. Dharma has contended that it had no obligation to bear any production costs for the Punjabi film. Instead, it was entitled to specified revenue shares until it recouped a fixed amount of Rs 7. 03 crores under the agreement. Termination Email and Legal Challenge As per the petition, after Dharma promoted the film through its official social media handles, Humble Motion Pictures allegedly sent an email on January 21, ... #High_Court #Motion_Pictures #Karan_Johar #filmmaker_Karan #Bombay_High #alleging_wrongful #Humble_Motion #Pictures_FZCO #Dubai-based_Humble #Viyaah_Kartaare