The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to Netflix and the producers of the web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ following a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Asian News International (ANI). ANI, a prominent news agency, alleges that the series used its footage of the 1999 IC 814 hijacking incident without permission. This incident, which involved the hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight to Kandahar, Afghanistan, remains a significant event in Indian history.
ANI is seeking a court order to remove four episodes of the series, claiming that the unauthorized use of their copyrighted content constitutes copyright infringement. The news agency argues that the use of their footage without proper authorization violates their intellectual property rights. The lawsuit highlights the importance of respecting copyright protections and obtaining necessary permissions when using copyrighted material in creative works.
The Delhi High Court has directed Netflix and the producers to appear in court on a future date to respond to ANI’s allegations. The court will then hear arguments from both sides and decide on the merits of the case. This is an ongoing legal battle with the potential to set a precedent for the use of news footage in future productions.
