In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court dismissed an appeal filed by a hotel association on December 12, 2024, reaffirming that playing music at events must go through NOVEX NOC.
Mumbai HC dismisses hotel association’s appeal, reiterates Novex NOC must play music at events
The judgment upholds the original judgment handed down by Judge RI Chagla in November in favor of Novex, dealing a major setback to the hotel association. Bollywood Hungama reported on the previous verdict last month.
Key implications of the ruling include Novex’s power to issue licenses for all categories of activity, ensuring music rights holders are fairly compensated. It has the power to seek relief from venues that repeatedly infringe their rights, protecting music creators and owners.
This decision is consistent with an earlier decision of the Bombay High Court recognizing Novex as the copyright owner. Therefore, Novex does not need to register as a copyright society in order to issue music licenses.
Event organizers and venues are now required to obtain a NOVEX NOC to legally play copyrighted music to avoid facing significant legal consequences.
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