The arbitrator passed an interim order on the Section 17 application against Max, which approached the High Court for the second time on July 27 to challenge the order.
In a huge win for record labels like Tips Industries Limited (Tips), the Bombay High Court has held that online music streaming and downloading platforms would not be eligible for discounted.
The July 19 order passed by the arbitrator refused to grant urgent interim relief to Max and also refused to grant status quo as regards third-party rights.