What did Shemaroo Entertainment accuse Flipkart of?

Shemaroo Entertainment accused Flipkart of using its copyrighted videos on social media to promote the e-commerce platform without authorization.

How did the Bombay High Court respond to Shemaroo's complaint against Flipkart?

The Bombay High Court temporarily stayed the order to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Flipkart, halting further proceedings until the matter is disposed of on November 24, 2025.

What was the initial decision by the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) in Andheri regarding Shemaroo's complaint?

The ACMM had earlier ordered the police to register an FIR against Flipkart and others based on Shemaroo's complaint, though the magistrate did not specify which videos were allegedly used by Flipkart.

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Bombay High Court Stays FIR Against Flipkart in Copyright Infringement Case

11 Nov

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Summary

Shemaroo Entertainment accused Flipkart of using its copyrighted videos without authorization
Bombay High Court temporarily stayed order to register FIR against Flipkart
Magistrate initially ordered police to investigate Flipkart's alleged violation of intellectual property rights

Bombay High Court Stays FIR Against Flipkart in Copyright Infringement Case

On November 11, 2025, the Bombay High Court issued a temporary stay on an order that sought to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Flipkart and others. This came in response to a complaint filed by Shemaroo Entertainment Limited on September 30, 2025.

Shemaroo had alleged that Flipkart used its copyrighted content for promotional purposes without authorization. The company claimed this amounted to a violation of intellectual property rights, as the e-commerce giant had used Shemaroo's copyrighted videos on social media to promote its platform. Shemaroo described this as "commercial exploitation without license."