JioStar seeks Rs 250 million in alleged Bollywood film rights dispute with Zee Entertainment: Report The legal battle between media giants JioStar and Zee Entertainment Enterprises appears to be intensifying. According to an exclusive Reuters report, JioStar has initiated legal proceedings against Zee Entertainment over the alleged unauthorised broadcast of several Bollywood films whose rights were reportedly held by the Reliance-Disney backed company. As per the report, JioStar filed a plea on May 4 before the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee, which functions as a mediation and dispute resolution body aimed at facilitating amicable settlements between parties. The matter is now scheduled for hearing on May 25, with Zee being asked to appear before the committee. The documents reportedly state that failure to appear could be treated as refusal to participate in the mediation process. In its reported 120-page plea, JioStar has accused Zee of broadcasting 12 distinct Bollywood films around 20 times without authorisation. The films allegedly include titles featuring superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. The Reliance-led company reportedly described Zee as a “habitual infringer” and alleged that the broadcaster continued to “engage in the unauthorised broadcast and exploitation of the films”. The Reuters report further stated that the dispute over these film rights dates back to exchanges of more than a dozen legal notices and letters between the two companies s... #Bollywood #legal_battle #media_giants #Entertainment #Zee #Entertainment_Enterprises #Zee_Entertainment #Bollywood_films #Reuters_report #alleged_Bollywood
After Nykaa, Zee files Rs 25 crores lawsuit against JioStar; alleges unauthorised music usage Zee Entertainment Enterprises has initiated legal action against JioStar, the joint venture formed by Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company, alleging unauthorised use of its copyrighted music content. The lawsuit, filed in a New Delhi court on April 14, seeks damages of approximately $3 million and calls for an immediate halt to any ongoing infringement. According to court documents reviewed by Reuters, Zee has claimed that its music catalogue was used at least 50 times across television programmes and streaming content on JioStar’s platforms after licensing agreements expired in 2024 and 2025. The company stated in its filing that “the illegal exploitation thereof amounted to copyright infringement,” and urged the court to restrain further use of its works. The dispute is part of a broader series of legal disagreements between the two entities following the $8. 5 billion merger that brought together Reliance and Disney’s media operations in India. JioStar currently operates a large portfolio of television channels and the streaming platform JioHotstar, which reportedly reaches around 500 million monthly users. Zee, one of India’s long-established media networks, maintains a catalogue of over 19,000 songs across multiple languages. During a recent hearing, the court directed JioStar to ensure that no further infringement occurs while the case is under consideration and ... #Walt_Disney #Reliance_Industries #joint_venture #Entertainment_Enterprises #Zee_Entertainment #alleges_unauthorised #alleging_unauthorised #venture_formed #crores_lawsuit #unauthorised_music
Zee takes Nykaa to court over Instagram reels music use; seeks Rs. 2 crores in damages In a significant legal move, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has filed a case against Nykaa, alleging unauthorised use of its copyrighted music in promotional content on Instagram. The media giant is seeking damages amounting to Rs. 2 crores (approximately $210,000), according to court filings reviewed by Reuters. The lawsuit, submitted to the Delhi High Court on April 3, centres around the use of Zee-owned songs in short video clips posted by Nykaa on Instagram. Zee has argued that while it holds a licensing arrangement with Meta Platforms that permits individuals to use its music for non-commercial purposes, the same does not extend to brands using the tracks for advertising. According to the claims, Nykaa allegedly featured several of Zee’s songs in Instagram reels to promote its products to its large follower base, without obtaining the necessary permissions. The case reportedly includes references to 12 such posts, along with supporting screenshots submitted as evidence. Although the detailed court documents are not publicly accessible, both companies have refrained from issuing official statements on the matter so far. During a recent hearing, Nykaa’s legal representative informed the court that the 12 identified reels had already been removed from the platform. This development was noted in a court order, though it has not been widely reported until now. Zee’s complaint, which rep... #Delhi_High #court #Instagram #music #Zee #Entertainment_Enterprises #Instagram_reels #Nykaa #Zee_Entertainment #copyrighted_music
