Delhi HC bars Kuku FM from streaming disputed shows in Pocket FM copyright case
Delhi High Court
has barred
Kuku FM
from releasing new episodes of five series allegedly infringing
Pocket FM
's content until the next hearing. The court has also directed Kuku FM to provide full details of the disputed shows.
The matter has been adjourned to 29 August.
Pocket FM has filed a civil suit against
Mebigo Labs
, the parent company of Kuku FM, alleging repeated infringement of its intellectual property. The allegations include copyright infringement, passing off of trademarks, unfair trade practices, tortious interference, and inducement to breach contracts.
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The company is seeking damages of Rs 85.7 crore and has requested the appointment of a local commissioner to preserve evidence and investigate the alleged violations.
Pocket FM has claimed that Kuku FM has systematically copied its shows over the past four years, despite prior legal actions. It has highlighted alleged infringement of five audio series,
Super Yoddha
,
Insta Empire
, Amrapali, Vashikaran, and The Immortal Warrior.
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It has also accused Kuku FM of using similar show titles, episode names, and, in one instance, an identical poster for Shoorveer, allegedly designed to mislead listeners and capitalise on Pocket FM's brand reputation.
Senior advocate Amit Sibal, appearing for Pocket FM along with law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, argued that Kuku FM has engaged in 'wholesale infringement' by replicating core creative elements such as themes, characters, and story arcs.
In May 2025, Pocket FM filed a separate case in the Delhi High Court against Kuku FM for allegedly pirating its show Insta Millionaire.
Sibal told the court that in that case, which resulted in an injunction order on 30 May, Kuku FM had 'bodily lifted' the show. The copying was so blatant, he said, that episodes on Kuku FM's platform ended with the line: 'aage ki kahani jaane ke liye, log in kariye Pocket FM par' (to know the rest of the story, log in to Pocket FM).
Calling Kuku FM a 'habitual infringer,' Sibal emphasised the repeated and deliberate nature of the alleged conduct, describing it as 'systematised and extensive'.
Pocket FM is seeking a permanent injunction to restrain Kuku FM from using its content, destruction of the infringing material, and an award of damages and legal costs.
Pocket FM and Kuku FM are Indian audio streaming platforms that offer spoken-word content such as audiobooks, audio series, and podcasts in multiple Indian languages. Both target regional-language listeners across India and compete in the growing audio content market.
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