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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling: Ilaiyaraaja Not Owner of ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 08:47 AM
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The Supreme Court refused to overturn a High Court decision, confirming that composer Ilaiyaraaja does not hold copyright over the song ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’.
The apex court declined to intervene in a matter that the Madras High Court had already decided, stating that veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja does not own the copyright to the Tamil song “En Iniya Pon Nilave”.
The High Court’s earlier judgment had been challenged by parties asserting that the legendary music director held exclusive rights to the composition. After reviewing the submissions, the Supreme Court chose not to disturb the lower court’s order, effectively leaving the copyright status unchanged.
By upholding the High Court’s finding, the Supreme Court confirms that the song remains outside Ilaiyaraaja’s personal ownership, either in the public domain or under the original rights holder. No further legal steps were indicated, and the matter is considered settled for now.
Legal experts note that the decision reflects a cautious stance by the judiciary in complex music‑copyright disputes, emphasizing the need for clear documentation of ownership.
No additional comments from the composer or the petitioners were recorded at the time of the ruling.
The High Court’s earlier judgment had been challenged by parties asserting that the legendary music director held exclusive rights to the composition. After reviewing the submissions, the Supreme Court chose not to disturb the lower court’s order, effectively leaving the copyright status unchanged.
By upholding the High Court’s finding, the Supreme Court confirms that the song remains outside Ilaiyaraaja’s personal ownership, either in the public domain or under the original rights holder. No further legal steps were indicated, and the matter is considered settled for now.
Legal experts note that the decision reflects a cautious stance by the judiciary in complex music‑copyright disputes, emphasizing the need for clear documentation of ownership.
No additional comments from the composer or the petitioners were recorded at the time of the ruling.