Saurojit Barua

In the busy corridors of the Bombay High Court, a battle between artistic freedom and regulatory oversight unfolded with gripping strength. The legal dispute was sparked by the film "Inn Galiyon Mein" directed by Vinod Kumar, as the filmmakers challenged the Central Board of Film Certification [CBFC], which caused the legal storm. The controversy arose when the CBFC suggested several modifications, with insertions and deletions in the Film.

In the late 1980's Salman Rushdie's book "The Satanic Verses" sparked controversy after its publication, leading to nationwide protests due to its portrayal of Islamic history and sacred figures being considered blasphemous by many people. Born in 1947, Salman Rushdie is an Indian-Born, British and American Novelist who usually writes fictional and non-fictional novels.

The surge in artificial intelligence (AI) tools for creation has thrust into light concerns involving copyright assertion, attribution and ownership. A lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado by Jason Allen helps illuminate one strand of some of the legal nuances and hurdles that artists face when using AI in their art making processes.