Who owns the beat? The legal gaps posed by AI-generated music in India

 Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the global music industry. With AI bands and synthetic performers emerging, the question of who owns music and whose rights are at stake has become more urgent than ever. In India, courts have begun grappling with these issues, but the legal framework still has significant gaps. Akshaya Suresh, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors explains that Indian courts have repeatedly recognised the “right of publicity” or personality rights to protect individuals against unauthorised commercial exploitation of their identity. This includes voice, image, and likeness. Read more