Singer Jasleen Royal has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court against the renowned label T-Series, lyricist Raj Ranjodh, and popular singer Guru Randhawa. The case centers around allegations of copyright infringement and the unauthorized use of Jasleen’s original musical compositions. The focal point of the dispute is a song titled "All Right" from the album "G Thing," which Jasleen claims was released without her permission and incorporates her original work.
According to the lawsuit, the infringement stems from Jasleen’s musical compositions created back in 2022. These compositions were initially intended to be part of promotional events for the Ajay Devgn-starrer film Runway 34. Jasleen had shared her works with lyricist Raj Ranjodh through various means, including audio-video calls and messages. However, she soon found that these compositions had been used without her consent.
The lawsuit outlines the initial plans to have Guru Randhawa, a Punjabi singer celebrated for hits such as Patola, High Rated Gabru, and Soorma, lend his vocals to the song. Despite this plan, Jasleen was ultimately dissatisfied with the scratch recordings made by Randhawa, leading to the collapse of their collaboration. As a result, Jasleen retained full rights to the music.
The real trouble surfaced in 2023, when Jasleen discovered that her music had been used in the song *All Right*, which had been released by T-Series and featured vocals by Randhawa. What made matters worse was that the song, in Jasleen's view, embodied her original compositions without any acknowledgment or credit given to her. Jasleen took immediate action to protect her intellectual property, filing the lawsuit to halt further exploitation of her work.
In the lawsuit, Jasleen Royal accuses T-Series, Raj Ranjodh, and Guru Randhawa of infringing on her copyright and violating her moral rights. Jasleen's attorneys have successfully secured an interim order from the court. This order mandates that T-Series remove the song from all streaming platforms, preventing further unauthorized distribution of the disputed content.
Moreover, the court has prohibited both Ranjodh and Randhawa from using the song in any manner that could further exploit the musical works. This legal battle emphasizes the seriousness with which artists must protect their creative rights in the entertainment industry.
Jasleen Royal’s decision to take legal action is not just about safeguarding her own work but also serves as an important reminder of the value of intellectual property. As an artist known for producing acclaimed tracks such as Din Shagna Da, Heeriye, and Nachde Ne Saare, Jasleen has consistently demonstrated her ability to craft meaningful and popular music. Her swift legal action showcases her determination to maintain control over her work and ensure that it is not misused or exploited without her consent.
Copyright infringement has become an increasingly complex issue in the digital age, where the dissemination of music and other creative works happens swiftly across multiple platforms. Jasleen’s case highlights the challenges faced by artists, especially when dealing with large labels and industry powerhouses like T-Series.
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