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Delhi High Court restrains Ilaiyaraaja in the copyright case filed by Saregama, next hearing in April |

The Delhi High Court has temporarily stopped legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja from using or licensing songs from Saregama’s extensive catalogue. This crucial interim order follows Saregama’s copyright suit, citing Ilaiyaraaja’s alleged ownership claims over works transferred to the company via agreements from 1976 to 2001. The court emphasized the company’s potential irreparable loss, with further hearings…

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Ilaiyaraaja image-use ban: Popular television challenges the appeal, Broadcaster seeks relief from restraint order – Reports | Tamil Movie News

A legal battle intensifies as Sun Television challenges a court order protecting music maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s image and name. The broadcaster argues that using his name and photograph for film and song broadcasts is standard practice. The court previously restricted unauthorized use on social media. Sun TV seeks clarification and modification of the order, stating it…

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R.K. Selvamani supports Ilaiyaraaja in Court; Highlights composer’s ownership of songs amid digital rights debate |

A legal battle over music rights resurfaced in Chennai today, as the long-standing case involving Ilaiyaraaja’s songs and their usage on digital platforms was taken up for hearing. The dispute originally dates back to 2010, when Music Master, a Chennai-based music company, filed a case in the Madras High Court claiming ownership over the audio…

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AVM Saravanan passes away, Naga Chaitanya–Sobhita Dhulipala celebrate wedding anniversary, Ilaiyaraaja receives Rs 50 lakh compensation: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day |

The South film industry witnessed major moments today, from AVM Saravanan’s passing and heartfelt tributes by Rajinikanth, Suriya and Sivakumar, to Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Ilaiyaraaja received ₹50 lakh compensation in a copyright dispute, while Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar faced a legal hurdle, putting its release in uncertainty. Today (December 4),…

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Ilaiyaraaja moves HC alleging unauthorised use of two of his songs in Tamil movie | India News

CHENNAI: Music composer Ilaiyaraaja, fighting a copyright battle against a batch of music labels, informed Madras high court on Wednesday that yet another Tamil movie, ‘Dude’, starring director-turned-actor Pradeep Ranganathan, used two of his songs in the film without his authorisation.“I am being cheated by the music companies who continue to exploit my compositions without…

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