Bombay High Court: Compensation Can Be Awarded Even If Exact Loss Is Not Proven
What Happened
The Bombay High Court ruled that a person can receive compensation even if the exact quantum of loss cannot be precisely calculated, as long as the fact of loss is established. In a copyright dispute involving the film Nehle Pe Dehla, the court ordered damages of about ₹1.9 crore, holding that the defendant had acted with commercial dishonesty by assigning the same rights to multiple parties.
Key Takeaways
The judgment reinforces that courts can award fair compensation based on available evidence when a loss is clearly proven. It also sends a strong message against fraudulent business practices and breach of contractual obligations.