India: Music and the Arts

The Advent of Artificial intelligence (“AI”) has taken its shape and form in nearly all the sectors, contributing either directly or indirectly to the Indian economy. It has now moved from a topic of revolution to an issue for discussion and more so a reason for restructuring the existing legal regimes. One such sector where AI has settled itself is that of music industry or broadly putting it, the creative industry, amid the growing characterization of the Indian economy as an ‘orange economy,’ driven by creativity, culture, and intellectual property.

The rapid growth of short-form content has transformed social media marketing in India. Platforms such as Instagram have become indispensable tools for brands seeking consumer engagement through reels, influencer campaigns and promotional videos. As per 2025 data, almost 80 percent of marketing professionals integrated Facebook and Instagram into their digital marketing campaigns.

The dispute had its origins in 2014, when Vodafone signed agreements with Saregama to use songs for its caller tune and ringtone value-added services (VAS). IPRS maintained that while music labels own the copyright in sound recordings, lyricists and composers retain separate rights in the underlying literary and musical works.

In today's time, where social media and the internet have taken over forms of communication, the line between inspiration and plagiarism is becoming very thin.

The article discusses Appeal filed at Bombay High Court against refusal of patent application No. 1851/MUM/2015.

Remixing of music is an increasingly popular trend in Indian entertainment industry particularly in Bollywood and in independent music. Although remixing may become a creative process...

Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi is a name of great repute in the Carnatic Music. Golden legacy was left behind by the legendary singer who is still remembered for her brilliant work.

Core Terms: Clearly outline the terms of the recording process, including the number of albums, royalty rates, advance payments, and delivery deadlines.

Common law courts have come to recognize that parody serves a unique social purpose, though this value is often recognized only in the most abstract terms and without much discussion.