Overview
- Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh directed Kapil Sharma, K9 Films, BeingU Studios and Netflix India to file responses within two weeks of December 24.
- PPL India’s suit targets Season 3 episodes aired between June 21 and September 20, citing unlicensed use of “M Bole To,” “Rama Re,” and “Subha Hone Na De.”
- The rights body argues the songs were played before a live studio audience and later streamed on Netflix, constituting public performance and communication to the public without a licence.
- Interim relief sought includes an injunction against further use, disclosure of revenues from the alleged exploitation, and appointment of a court receiver to seize infringing material.
- PPL says it issued a cease-and-desist on November 6 and received only a holding reply, while Season 4 has begun, increasing the urgency it cites for court intervention.