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
