FIR against ShareChat for Copyright Infringement: Time to Introspect the ‘Safe Harbour’ Provision?

We’re pleased to bring to you a guest post by Priyanka Joshi, examining the liability of platforms like ShareChat for copyright infringement in view of the recent dispute between ShareChat and Lahiri Recording Company. Priyanka is the General Secretary at The Indian Music Industry (IMI), an association representing Indian music record companies. FIR against ShareChat for Copyright Infringement: Time to Introspect the ‘Safe Harbour’ Provision? Priyanka Joshi A few weeks ago, the Yashwantpura Police Station in Bengaluru registered anĀ FIR against … Continue reading FIR against ShareChat for Copyright Infringement: Time to Introspect the ‘Safe Harbour’ Provision?