Whether Songs Derived from Classical Music Compositions Infringe Copyright Addressed in AR Rahman Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that musical compositions based on Hindustani classical music traditions can be protected under copyright, as long as the work shows originality and creativity. The judgment was passed by Justice Prathiba M Singh in an interim order dated 24 April 2025, in a copyright infringement case filed by Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar against renowned music composer A R Rahman. Foundational Elements in Public Domain Justice…
