ANI Files Fresh Plea Against YouTuber Mohak Mangal Over Use of News Clips

A Delhi District Commercial Court has issued notice to YouTuber Mohak Mangal and Google LLC in a suit alleging copyright and trademark infringement filed by a leading news agency, ANI.

The agency claims Mangal used ten of its news videos and its logo on his YouTube channel without permission, violating rights under the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

The plaintiff has sought ₹50 lakh in damages and a permanent injunction. The court refused to grant an interim stay and directed the defendants to file replies. The matter has been posted for further hearing on July 26, 2025.