# Telecasting Gurbani for religious purpose not infringement: Delhi HC 2026-08-14T10:53:03+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to pass an interim order restraining a private channel from live telecasting Gurbani from the Golden Temple. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani observed that using Gurbani from the Guru Granth Sahib for a genuine religious purpose without commercial exploitation may not amount to copyright infringement. The court said the recital is a literary-cum-musical work, and when used for a bona fide religious ceremony, it is not an infringement. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had sued Galactic Television and Communications (GTC) for violating its broadcast reproduction rights under Section 37 of the Copyright Act. The SGPC argued that it holds exclusive rights to the live broadcast and has not licensed any party. GTC countered that it charges no money from viewers. The court issued summons and fixed September 24 for the next hearing. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - livelaw.in Tags: broadcast rights, copyright, Delhi High Court, Golden Temple, Gurbani, SGPC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-hc-gurbani-broadcast-for-religious-purpose-not-copyright-infringement/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-hc-gurbani-broadcast-for-religious-purpose-not-copyright-infringement/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.