Instagram music library faces copyright test in India
By Freny Patel ( June 15, 2026, 07:07 GMT | Comment) -- The Zee-Nykaa dispute could redefine whether brands may commercially use music available on social-media platforms in India. The case before the Delhi High Court tests the boundaries of copyright licensing, platform liability and compliance in India's digital-advertising ecosystem.A copyright dispute over 12 Instagram reels may soon force Indian courts to answer a question confronting advertisers, platforms and rights holders worldwide: Does access to music through a social-media platform amount to permission to use it commercially?...
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