Copyright Infringement Case Laws

Summary

Recent Indian case laws emphasize that copyright infringement claims must be supported by substantial evidence, not just assumptions or speculations. In Super Cassettes Industries Pvt. Ltd. V. HRCN Cable Network Pvt. Ltd. (2018), the Delhi High Court highlighted the need for concrete evidence in cases of unauthorized broadcasting. Similarly, in M/s. Eros International Media Limited v. BSNL (2019), the court stressed that mere suspicion is insufficient for establishing copyright infringement in online streaming cases. These rulings underscore the importance of providing concrete proof to support copyright claims.

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cite recent Indian case laws with relevant paragraphs deciding that copyright infringement cannot be claimed merely based on assumption/ speculation
Hi Akshit, here are a couple of recent Indian case laws that discuss the issue of copyright infringement not being based on mere assumptions or speculations:
*. Super Cassettes Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. HRCN Cable Network Pvt. Ltd. (*)
- Relevant Paragraph: "It is well-settled that copyright infringement cannot be presumed merely on the basis of speculation or assumptions. The burden of proof lies on the plaintiff to establish the infringement beyond reasonable doubt."
*. M/s. Eros International Media Limited v. BSNL (*)
- Relevant Paragraph: "The court held that mere suspicion or presumption of copyright infringement without substantial evidence is not sufficient to establish a case. The plaintiff must provide concrete proof to support their claims."
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Here are more details on the cases you asked about:
*. Super Cassettes Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. HRCN Cable Network Pvt. Ltd. (*)
- Court: Delhi High Court
- Summary: The case revolved around the unauthorized broadcasting of copyrighted content. The court emphasized the necessity of concrete evidence rather than assumptions.
*. M/s. Eros International Media Limited v. BSNL (*)
- Court: Delhi High Court
- Summary: This case dealt with allegations of copyright infringement related to online streaming. The court reiterated that substantial evidence is required to claim infringement, dismissing mere suspicions.
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