In a significant setback for hotel associations, the Division Bench of the Bombay High Court has refused to stay the judgment passed by Justice R.I. Chagla, which favored Novex. The court upheld the original order, stating that no case was made out by the opposing side.

This verdict reinforces two crucial points:

Novex’s Licensing Rights: Novex can continue issuing licenses for all categories of events.

Novex’s Right to Seek Relief: Novex can file cases and seek relief against venues that repeatedly infringe on their rights.

This ruling is consistent with the Bombay High Court’s earlier decision, which held that music rights holders like Novex are copyright owners and can issue music licenses without being registered as copyright societies.

NOVEX NOC MUST FOR MUSIC IN EVENTS : Hotel Associations’ Appeal Rejected By Bombay HC