The Bombay High Court has rejected the appeal of the Hotel Association, confirming that obtaining a NOVEX NOC (No Objection Certificate) is mandatory before playing any music at events. This decision comes as a significant setback for the Hotel Association, as it upholds the original ruling made by Justice R.I. Chagla in favor of NOVEX. In its previous ruling, the Bombay High Court recognized NOVEX as the copyright holder and granted it the authority to issue music licenses, even without being formally registered as a copyright society.
Information about obtaining NOVEX NOC or music licensing rights is available on the official website of Novex Communications. It is noteworthy that NOVEX, which works towards securing fair compensation for music rights holders, has the authority to issue licenses for all types of events and can take legal action against event organizers and institutions that repeatedly violate the rights of music owners.