Bombay HC affirms music licensing authority of PPL

Hyderabad: In a judgment rendered by the Bombay High Court on January 24, the bench upheld the authority of music licensing giants Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL) and Novex Communications Pvt. Ltd. (Novex) to issue licenses as copyright owners, transcending the need for registration as copyright societies.

G B Aayeer, MD and CEO, PPL said: “PPL's victory in this legal battle is not just a win for us but a triumph for the entire music industry. The Bombay High Court's verdict firmly reinforces the rights of copyright owners and exclusive licensees, providing PPL with the tools to protect against the widespread infringement that undermines the hard-earned investments of genuine music labels.”

Aayeer added that the decision settles a long debate surrounding the scope of owner rights to license sound recordings. “This win underscores the importance of respecting and preserving the creative endeavours that drive the music industry, securing a future where investors in copyrights, artists and their creations are duly valued and protected.”