A notice has been filed by the Delhi High Court, addressing Netflix and the show’s producers. By taking legal action, ANI has filed a case against Netflix in court over Copyright Violation with respect to their new series, ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.’
This series portrays the tragic hijacking of India Airline Flight IC 814 from Kathmandu, which is accused of using Content from ANI without authorisation. Their lawsuits spotlight plays between media rights and content, raising questions about how intellectual property is protected in today’s entertainment industry. The series title ‘IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack’ is a dramatised recreation of the original 1999 hijacking of Indian Flight 814 from Kathmandu.
Since it was released last month, the show has generated a spark in the audience. It has been condemned for misrepresenting the hijackers as Hindus with Hindu names when they were Muslims. This criticism has been voiced by social media users and members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
Last week, Netflix added a six-episode series after officials were called by India’s information and broadcasting ministry. That is clarified by the code names used in the series were based on those from the real-life incident.
ANI’s lawyer, claimed, ‘That they were using clip footage from ANI without permission and also used their trademark’. There has been a backlash against the series, damaging ANI’s trademark and brand. They are requesting Netflix to remove four episodes where its content has been used. The Delhi High Court has agreed to take the case and has asked Netflix to respond.
In this clash, India has pointed out Pakistan and Pakistan-based militant groups organization for the hijacking that took place in December 1999. Which ended with New Delhi and released militants, including Masood Azhar, the leader of one of the groups.
The ongoing lawsuits between ANI and Netflix over the series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ highlight an issue related to copyright infringement. The series is related to the legal proceedings, to protect intellectual property rights. For content creators, consumers, and legal professionals this case shows the real implications of Copyright Violation of understanding intellectual property laws. Vakilsearch can provide valuable insights and help these kinds of similar challenges. Our team of IP lawyers can help you with any copyright issues starting from registration to infringement.
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