Quick Summary: Zee Entertainment wanted to stop Mohalla Tech from using its copyrighted music on apps like ShareChat and Moj. Mohalla Tech argued that only Mumbai courts should handle the case. But the Delhi High Court decided it has the right to hear the case.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, a big name in media and entertainment, filed a lawsuit against Mohalla Tech Private Limited. Zee claimed that Mohalla Tech's platforms, ShareChat and Moj, were using Zee's copyrighted music without permission. Zee wanted the court to stop this unauthorized use.
The two companies had previous agreements: the User Content and Revenue Sharing Agreement (UCRS) from February 2023 and a License Agreement from September 2020. These agreements allowed Mohalla Tech to use Zee's content. However, both agreements ended in mid-2023, and Zee claimed Mohalla Tech continued using their content illegally.
Mohalla Tech argued that any disputes should be handled in Mumbai, as stated in their agreements. They believed that since both companies are based in Mumbai, the Delhi court should not have the power to decide on this. They also claimed they removed all Zee content from their platforms.
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Mini Pushkarna, looked at whether it had the right to hear the case. Zee argued that since Mohalla Tech's apps are used in Delhi, the court should have the power to decide on this. The court agreed, saying that because the apps are accessible in Delhi, the case can be heard there.
"The defendant is carrying on its business and providing its services through its platforms/websites and is targeting the customers/users in Delhi."
On December 8, 2025, the court found that it does have the right to hear the case in Delhi. The court dismissed Mohalla Tech's request to move the case to Mumbai. The next hearing is set for January 15, 2026.
The court's decision means that the case will continue in Delhi, showing that online platforms can face legal issues in different places based on where people use their services.
