#License Agreement

The Bombay High Court holds that mere social media posts announcing a business launch cannot trigger license fee obligations under a contract requiring payment only upon actual commencement of operations. This clarifies a critical boundary for commercial licensees and licensors, preventing premature financial liability based on promotional activity rather than operational reality.

The Bombay High Court ruled that license fees under a broadcast agreement are payable in full upon execution, even if episodes remain untelecast. The judgment reinforces that Section 34 challenges cannot override arbitral interpretation of contractual obligations, impacting media and commercial contracts where fixed fees are stipulated.

Bombay High Court holds that registered leave and license agreements under Section 24 of MRC Act are conclusive evidence, barring any collateral challenges to ownership source.