Bombay High Court Orders Removal of Guru Randhawa’s ‘All Right’ Amid Copyright Battle with Jasleen Royal
‘The action initiated by me has had tangible effects,’ Royal said
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In a major legal development, the Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of Guru Randhawa’s song “All Right” from all platforms following a copyright claim by singer-songwriter Jasleen Royal.
The dispute involves T-Series, Raj Ranjodh, and Randhawa, who are accused of allegedly using Royal’s musical composition without her consent. The court’s interim order allows the defendants to submit further affidavits while ensuring the song is removed from platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Apple Music, and Spotify.
Royal, known for her distinct musical style, had originally composed the track in 2022 for the promotional campaign of the film Runway 34. She worked with lyricist Ranjodh, and as suggested by the producer, the track was initially planned to feature vocals by Guru Randhawa. However, when the scratch version of the song recorded by Randhawa did not meet Royal’s expectations, it was mutually agreed that the track would not be used in the film.
In October 2023, Ranjodh sought permission to use the composition for a new project, but Royal refused, intending to release the song herself. Despite her refusal, in December 2023, the singer found that T-Series had released the song, performed by Randhawa, without her consent or credit. This led to a lawsuit accusing the defendants of copyright infringement. The court has barred them from using the song without giving Jasleen two weeks’ notice.
Speaking to Rolling Stone India, Jasleen expressed disappointment, stating, “It’s unfortunate when someone so accomplished fails to recognize and respect another artist’s creations. I really hope fellow artists can borrow from my experience and not shy away from taking steps to protect their works.”
The court’s decision marks a crucial step toward resolving the ongoing copyright dispute. T-Series, Randhawa, and Ranjodh have agreed to remove the song from all platforms as the case proceeds.
Royal expressed her relief, stating, “The action initiated by me has had tangible effects. It has resulted in the infringing song being taken down from all platforms, and they can’t use it without notice to me.” She also emphasized the importance of protecting intellectual property, not only for herself but for all artists, adding, “I’ve always believed in speaking my truth and respecting the intellectual property of my works and that of others.”
Rolling Stone India has contacted Randhawa’s team and T-Series for comment.
