The Madras High Court has barred file labels from utilising authentic songs by composer Ilaiyaraja. According to experiences, the Echo and Agi Recording companies had reached an association to promote Ilaiyaraaja’s works on CDs and cassettes.

Ilaiyaraaja filed a lawsuit in 2014 in opposition to music labels and others for allegedly infringing his licensing over the songs he composed. He claimed that the businesses weren’t solely infringing on his copyrights but additionally making the most of his music after the contract was terminated.

In 2019, the HC Judge Anita Sumanth, who heard the case, dominated in favour of the music labels Echo and Agi Audio. However, Ilaiyaraaja’s songs had been prohibited from being monetised by way of TV actuality reveals, live shows and on-line radio channels with out his permission. Films with music created by Ilaiyaraaja which were launched and proven in theatres had been exempted from the order.

Ilaiyaraaja, alternatively, appealed in opposition to this order. The ruling delivered by the one bench of the HC earlier was overturned by a two-judge division bench, on February 18. It dominated in favour of the music composer and mentioned that the Echo and Agi Recording is not going to be allowed to distribute Ilaiyaraaja music after the termination of the contract. The subsequent listening to has been adjourned till March 21, whereas permitting the music labels to current their aspect.