M/S. Entertainment Network (India) Ltd vs M/S. Super Cassettee Industries Ltd

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 31 of the Copyright Act, 1957, clarifying the rights of copyright owners in relation to broadcasting. The Court held that the appellant, M/s. Entertainment Network (India) Ltd., infringed the copyright of Super Cassettes Industry Limited by broadcasting their sound recordings without a valid license. The Court emphasized the necessity of obtaining proper licensing agreements for broadcasting copyrighted material, thereby upholding the rights of copyright holders and reinforcing the legal framework governing copyright in India.