Delhi High Court to examine if street art is covered under copyright rules

The Hindu,
26 November 2023, India

Is street art, such as murals in public spaces, entitled to copyright protection? The Delhi High Court has decided to examine the issue.

In February this year, insurance company Acko General Insurance published a hoarding as part of its advertising campaign, using a photograph of a mural titled ‘Humanity’ painted on a public building in Mumbai. The company also promoted the campaign on its social media handles.

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