Flying Beast grounded by Castrol in Copyright Battle

YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, aka the Flying Beast, has been ordered by the Bombay High Court to take down two videos from his channel after a copyright dispute with Castrol India.  

The drama unfolded after Taneja participated in Castrol's "Castronomy" campaign, a global adventure where YouTubers experienced zero-gravity flights in the US. Castrol covered all the costs, expecting the creators to showcase the campaign in their content.  

However, Taneja uploaded two videos about his zero-gravity experience without mentioning Castrol or the "Castronomy" campaign. Despite repeated requests and an offer of 5 lakh rupees to remove the videos, Taneja refused to comply.  

The court sided with Castrol, ruling that the company owned the copyright to the content created during the campaign. Justice Riyaz Chagla emphasized that Taneja had neither acknowledged Castrol nor referenced the campaign in his uploads, which violated the company's rights.  

This legal battle serves as a reminder of the importance of copyright in the digital age, especially when collaborating with brands. Creators must carefully consider their contractual obligations and ensure that their content accurately reflects the terms of any sponsorship or partnership.