Spotify's bumpy ride in India hits another hurdle; Warner Music sues it

Spotify hasn't secured a license to music from Warner Music Group but it's planning to use an Indian rule that governs radio stations to offer songs from Warner's publishing division.

Warner Music Group has asked the Bombay High Court to block Spotify Technology SA, the world’s largest paid-music-streaming service, from offering songs by its roster of songwriters, including Katy Perry and Led Zeppelin, in India.

Warner said in a statement Monday it asked the court for an injunction. Spotify didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment and Bloomberg wasn’t immediately able to verify the lawsuit with the court.

For Spotify, which is said to plan introducing its service in India in the next few weeks, the lawsuit escalates a dispute between the company and the third-largest music group. It’s also