R.G ANAND vs M/S. DELUX FILMS & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of copyright infringement in the context of a play and its adaptation into a film. The Court held that while the appellant was the rightful owner of the copyright in the play 'Hum Hindustani', there was no infringement as the film 'New Delhi' was sufficiently distinct in content and spirit. The Court emphasized that copyright does not extend to themes or ideas, and the similarities noted were insufficient to establish piracy. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions.