In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has addressed a copyright dispute between the storytelling platforms “Humans of Bombay” and “People of India.” The court emphasized the need for platforms to maintain their unique creative expression while respecting copyright.
The court’s decision prohibits both platforms from using each other’s copyrighted material, including original commissioned images, authored articles, and the specific presentation of images. This ruling aims to prevent the unauthorized use of each other’s creative content.
However, the court clarified that there can be no copyright claim for an individual’s private photos shared on either platform. If a person voluntarily shares the same picture with both platforms, it does not constitute a copyright claim.
The court’s order reinforces the principle that while ideas cannot be copyrighted, only the expression of those ideas can be protected. It encourages all platforms to develop their distinct creative expressions for storytelling and content dissemination.
This landmark ruling provides clarity in copyright matters concerning storytelling platforms and underscores the importance of respecting each other’s creative work while safeguarding individual privacy.
The Delhi High Court’s decision sets a precedent for resolving similar copyright disputes in the future, promoting creativity and originality in content-sharing platforms.
