Delhi HC restrains Ilaiyaraaja from broadcasting songs from 134 films in Saregama copyright dispute
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order restraining composer Ilaiyaraaja from broadcasting songs from 134 films, ruling that copyright for the sound recordings belongs to the music label Saregama. The court clarified that while the composer retains rights to his musical compositions, he cannot exploit the specific sound recordings produced by the label.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a significant legal precedent in Indian entertainment law regarding the distinction between musical composition rights and sound recording ownership.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) ruled in favour of music label Saregama India Ltd. in its copyright dispute with composer Ilaiyaraaja, restraining him from broadcasting or communicating the songs in question from 134 films dating back to 1976, till further orders.
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