Delhi High Court Closes Suit After Novex Confirms No Licence Needed for Pre-1965 Songs

Delhi High Court closed a copyright suit after Novex Communication stated it does not claim rights over sound recordings published before 1965.

Bignet Solutions had approached the Court seeking clarity on whether playing such songs at a private event required a licence.

The Court said the dispute no longer survived since Novex clearly confirmed that pre-1965 music falls outside its licensing scope. It was observed that no further adjudication was needed once the defendant clarified its stand.

The order provides certainty for organisers using old sound recordings for private events, affirming that no licence is required for pre-1965 songs.

[Bignet Solutions LLP v. Novex Communication Pvt Ltd]