•US-based AI entertainment startup Dashverse alleges Mohalla Tech, parent of Moj, is hosting pirated versions of its paywalled content.
•Dashverse sent a legal notice to Mohalla Tech, threatening court action if infringing material isn't removed, citing ineffective takedown mechanisms.
•Dashverse claims monthly losses exceeding Rs 3 crore due to piracy, as subscribers paying for Dash Reels content can view it freely on Moj.
•Mohalla Tech asserts its role as a social media intermediary under IT Act 2000, stating it acts promptly on valid complaints and takes IP rights seriously.
•This adds to existing legal challenges for Mohalla Tech from other content owners like Zee Entertainment and Greenhorn Wellness (StoryTV) over copyright infringement.
