Puja Entertainment Secures Court Protection Against Tips Music In Film Rights Dispute

In a significant legal development for the Indian entertainment industry, Puja Entertainment has secured interim protection from a civil court in Bihar against Tips Music and other parties over the alleged unauthorised exploitation of intellectual property linked to several popular Bollywood films.

The Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division)-I, Katihar, passed an interim status quo order on May 6, directing all concerned parties to maintain the existing state of affairs regarding the disputed films, music catalogues, sound recordings, and underlying rights.

The dispute reportedly revolves around the commercial usage and monetisation of films and music associated with titles such as Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Biwi No. 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai. The matter also reportedly impacts the proposed release and exploitation of the upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

According to reports, Puja Entertainment approached the court after alleging continued unauthorised use and commercial exploitation of its film libraries and music assets across streaming, broadcasting, digital, and related platforms. The court observed that failure to grant immediate relief could lead to “serious and irreparable injury” to the company’s proprietary rights.

The development is being viewed as another important moment in the growing conversation around intellectual property protection in the Indian entertainment sector. In recent years, several production houses and rights holders have moved courts seeking safeguards against unauthorised usage of film titles, characters, dialogues, music, and digital assets.

Last year, the Delhi High Court granted interim protection to the intellectual property rights of the cult film Andaz Apna Apna, restraining multiple parties from unauthorised use of its title, characters, dialogues, and artistic elements. Similarly, courts have also recognised trademark and publicity protections surrounding iconic Bollywood properties and personalities.

Industry observers believe the latest order could further strengthen discussions around ownership, licensing, and legacy rights in India’s rapidly expanding digital entertainment ecosystem, particularly as archival film catalogues continue to generate commercial value across streaming and social media platforms.

The matter involving Puja Entertainment and Tips Music is currently pending adjudication before the court.