Zee Media Corporation Faces Commercial Suit Over Alleged Copyright Infringement in Kolkata
Zee Media Corporation Limited has received intimation of a commercial suit filed against the company regarding allegations of copyright infringement. The legal proceedings were initiated before the Hon'ble Commercial Court at Rajarhat (District North 24 Parganas) in Kolkata, West Bengal.The company had previously received notice regarding Pre-Institution Mediation proceedings at the Alternative Dispute Redressal Center, Kolkata, on December 15, 2025. Subsequently, Zee Media Corporation informed that it received an intimation on the evening of May 13, 2026, concerning the filing of the commercial suit in the aforementioned court.
The dispute centers on alleged infringement of certain copyright material by the company. The opposing party in the litigation is identified as Mr. Saumyajit Sen alias Ronny Sen.
The details of the litigation and claims are summarized below:
| Particulars | Detail |
|---|---|
| Opposing Party | Mr. Saumyajit Sen alias Ronny Sen |
| Court / Tribunal / Agency | Hon'ble Commercial Court at Rajarhat (District North 24 Parganas), Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Brief Dispute Details | Alleged infringement of certain copyright material by the Company. |
| Claimed Amount | Rs. 18,11,25,000/- along with 18% interest. |
| Relief Sought | Decree of permanent injunction and compensation for Copyright Infringement. |
Regarding the financial implications, the opposing party has claimed a total amount of Rs. 18,11,25,000/- along with 18% interest. However, according to the company’s preliminary assessment, no financial implications are expected. Zee Media Corporation stated that it is taking necessary legal advice from its counsel and is actively defending the matter.
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