Ilaiyaraaja’s case against Sony Music: HC seeks revenue details
**Ilaiyaraaja’s Case Against Sony Music: Madras High Court Seeks Revenue Details**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | September 27, 2025, 4:19 PM*
The Madras High Court has directed Sony Music Entertainment India Private Limited to disclose the revenue generated from the commercial exploitation of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja’s musical works.
Justice N. Senthilkumar passed the order while hearing civil suits filed by Ilaiyaraaja against Sony Music, Oriental Records, and Echo Recording Company Private Limited. The composer alleges unauthorized exploitation of his works, claiming that the companies failed to pay him the legally mandated equal share of royalties.
### Legal Allegations
Ilaiyaraaja asserts his rights under copyright law, stating that Sony Music did not provide him with the rightful share of royalties from his compositions. This forms the basis of his legal action against the music companies.
### Ongoing Legal Proceedings
During the hearing, senior counsel Vijay Narayan, representing Sony Music, informed the court that two related cases are currently pending before the Division Benches of the Madras High Court and the Bombay High Court. He requested additional time to file a detailed counter affidavit in response to the new suit filed by Ilaiyaraaja.
The judge accepted the request and directed Sony Music to produce the relevant revenue records during the next hearing scheduled for October 22.
This case marks a significant development in the ongoing disputes over royalty payments to Ilaiyaraaja and highlights the continuing complexities in music copyright enforcement in India.
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