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The Madras High Court has handed an interim order restraining web service suppliers and cable tv operators from unlawfully broadcasting The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, which launched in theatres on February 28.
The order was issued on March 3 by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy in response to two functions filed by Sunshine Pictures Limited, the producer of the movie. The manufacturing home had approached the court apprehending attainable copyright infringement around the time of the movie’s theatrical release.
While contemplating the plea, the Court famous that the producer had submitted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificates to set up possession of the movie’s copyright. The certificates describes the applicant as the producer, which the Court accepted as prima facie evidence at this stage.
The choose noticed that in circumstances involving alleged illegal broadcasting, fast intervention is often needed. “In matters of this nature, it is likely that irreversible injury will occur unless unlawful broadcast is prevented at the threshold. At the same time, it is possible that the legitimate business interest of one or more respondents may be affected, in view of the expansive nature of the relief claimed. Therefore, it is necessary that the plaintiff shall indemnify in respect thereof,” the Court said.
Accordingly, the High Court granted an advert interim injunction restraining unauthorised broadcast of the movie until March 23, 2026. The order acknowledged: “Subject to this condition, orders of ad interim injunction as prayed for are granted in these two applications until 23.03.2026. Issue notice to the respondents returnable on 23.03.2026. Private notice is also permitted. The applicant shall comply with Order XXXIX Rule 3 of CPC.”
The matter is scheduled for additional listening to on March 23.
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