Following allegations of copyright infringement, Chandigarh court stays release of Sonam Bajwa-starrer ‘Pit Syapa’
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A Chandigarh court has temporarily blocked the release of Punjabi film 'Pit Syapa' starring Sonam Bajwa following a copyright infringement suit. Screenwriter Rajan Kumar Ratnia claimed the film copies his registered script 'Akhri Yatra.com' from July 2021. Judge Kuldeep Singh granted an injunction restraining Movie Tunnel Productions from releasing the film until April 28, noting script similarities in storyline and characters.
Key Entities
Chandigarh District CourtPit SyapaSonam BajwaRajan Kumar RatniaAkhri Yatra.comMovie Tunnel ProductionsJudge Kuldeep Singh