Case Facts: Rohit vs Karan

1. Conceptualization by Rohit:
- Rohit, a scriptwriter, conceived the idea for a reality TV show named "Back to Nature."
- The show's plot involved competitors surviving in adverse geographical terrains, such as a
mountain, a forest, and a desert, for three months.
- Emphasis on skills like quick decision making, action, food hunting, and survival in
extreme climatic conditions.

2. Title and Intent:

- Rohit titled his work as "Back to Nature" and believed it would be a major hit among the
audience.

3. Rohit's Background:
- Rohit lacked previous experience in the TV industry.

4. Collaboration with Karan:

- Seeking assistance, Rohit approached his college friend Karan, who had experience in the
TV industry.
- Karan suggested major changes to the plot after a disappointing meeting, deeming it
unrealistic for a modern human to survive alone in adverse terrains.

5. Communication Breakdown:
- After receiving Karan's feedback, Rohit decided not to pursue the idea further with Karan.

6. Independent Approach:
- Undeterred, Rohit decided to develop the story independently and approached other
producers, specifically targeting "X TV."

7. Encounter with "Man and Nature":

- About two months later, Rohit discovered a trailer for a TV show titled "Man and Nature"
by KEC Ltd., featuring a similar concept.
- The show involved couples spending three months in adverse geographical terrains with
no nearby human habitation.

8. Infringement Allegations:
- Feeling aggrieved, Rohit attempted to contact and confront Karan without success.
- He filed a copyright infringement suit against Karan and KEC Ltd. for allegedly stealing his
plot.

9. District Court Decision:

- The district court did not grant relief to Rohit, stating that there can be no copyright
infringement for an idea, and Rohit's plot was considered vague.
- The court asserted that there is no copyright in an idea and dismissed the claim.

10. Rohit's Appeal:

 - Rohit appealed against the district court's decision, asserting that his plot was real, not
merely an idea.
- He highlighted the fact that he had even emailed the plot's outline to Karan.

11. Outcome:
- The case remains unresolved as Rohit awaits the outcome of his appeal against the
district court's decision.