Rakshit Shetty’s Studio Fined for Copyright Infringement
Rakshit Shetty reflects in a courtroom after a copyright ruling.
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Delhi High Court fines Rakshit Shetty’s Paramvah Studios Rs 25 lakh for copyright violation involving MRT Music’s songs in ‘Bachelor Party’.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Kannada production house Paramvah Studios, owned by actor Rakshit Shetty, must pay Rs 25 lakh to MRT Music for copyright infringement. The case involves the unauthorized use of MRT Music’s songs in the film ‘Bachelor Party’.
The court found Paramvah Studios liable for disobeying an earlier order regarding the use of the music. Despite arguments that the use of the songs was minimal, the Delhi High Court determined that the songs were crucial to the film’s narrative.
As a result, the court imposed a contempt charge against Paramvah Studios, leading to the significant penalty. The ruling underscores the importance of respecting copyright laws within the entertainment industry and adhering to court orders.