Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court Denies ANI Interim Relief in OpenAI Copyright Case
The Delhi High Court recently decided not to grant temporary relief to ANI, a news agency, in its lawsuit against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
ANI claimed that OpenAI used its news reports without permission to train ChatGPT, which could lead to misinformation and damage ANI's reputation.
However, the court found that OpenAI's use of ANI's content might fall under certain allowed uses of copyrighted material, known as 'fair dealing.'
The court also noted that ANI did not provide enough evidence to show that ChatGPT was directly copying its reports.
OpenAI argued that its use of the content is transformative and that its servers are based in the United States.
The case will continue, and a detailed judgment is expected soon.
Delhi High Court refused to grant interim relief to ANI in its copyright case against OpenAI.
Justice Amit Bansal ruled that OpenAI's use of ANI's content may fall under 'fair dealing' provisions.
ANI alleged that OpenAI's ChatGPT reproduces its content word-for-word and falsely attributes statements.
OpenAI argued that its AI models are trained outside India and its use of content is transformative.
The court noted that granting an interim injunction could cause irreparable harm to OpenAI and the public.
- Who
- ANI (Asian News International) vs. OpenAI
- What
- Copyright infringement lawsuit
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India
- Why
- ANI alleges OpenAI used its copyrighted news reports to train ChatGPT without permission.
ANI's Perspective
OpenAI's Perspective
Copyright Infringement
ANI's Perspective
ANI claims OpenAI unlawfully used its copyrighted news reports to train ChatGPT, leading to potential misinformation and reputational damage.
OpenAI's Perspective
OpenAI argues its use of ANI's content is transformative and falls under fair dealing provisions of the Copyright Act.
Jurisdiction
ANI's Perspective
ANI asserts that the Delhi High Court has jurisdiction over the case.
OpenAI's Perspective
OpenAI challenges the maintainability of the lawsuit in India, stating its servers are located in the United States.
- Date of Decision
- July 24, 2024
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Judge
- Justice Amit Bansal
- Section of Copyright Act
- Section 52(1)(a)
- ANI's Allegation
- Unlawful use of copyrighted news reports
- OpenAI's Defense
- Transformative use and fair dealing
- Amicus Curiae
- Dr. Arul George Scaria
Sources
Delhi High Court refuses interim relief to ANI in copyright case against OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Delhi HC Refuses To Restrain OpenAI, Says ChatGPT Training On ANI Content Not Prima Facie Copyright Infringement
OpenAI did not violate news agency ANI’s copyright, rules Delhi High Court
