By recording the submissions of learned counsel for the first defendant that #Madhampatty Pakashala, #Madhampatty Group of Companies and #Kovai Cafe would be deleted from social media platforms within two weeks from today, this application is disposed of without prejudice to the rights of parties in pending suits with regard to #Madhampatty Rangaraj and #Chef Madhampatty Rangaraj. 12-01-2026 KJ (1/2)  SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. kj A No. 4489 of 2025 in C.S.(Comm.Div)No.231 of 2025 12-01-2026 (1/2)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12-01-2026
CORAM
THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
A No. 4489 of 2025 in C.S.(Comm.Div)No.231 of 2025
Madhampatty Thangavelu Hospitality Private
Limited, Represented by its Authorised Signatory
Mr.R.Karthik,
Plot No. 315, 4th Link Street,
Kottivakkam, Chennai-600 096.
..Applicant/Plaintiff
Vs
1. Joy Crizildaa, D/o.Johnson,
Baashyam Plutus Residence, Flat No.3F4, 3rd Floor, Door No.32, LB Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600 041.
2. John Doe/s
..Respondents/ Defendants
Prayer : Application is filed to direct the 1st Respondent/1st Defendant to remove/delete the, defamatory Instagram posts made in her instagram profile including tagging/Hashtag the name of the Applicants/Plaintiffs Trademark Madhampathy Pakashala and other associated brands, in all social media platforms including but not limited to X (Twitter), Facebook, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube, pending disposal of the suit.
For Applicant: Mr. Vijayan Subramanian
For Respondents: Ms.K.Deepika
ORDER
The primary grievance of the plaintiff is to the use of the #Madhampatty Pakashala, #Madhampatty Group of Companies and #Kovai Cafe on social media by the first defendant.
2. On instructions, learned counsel for the first defendant submits that the said defendant would continue to use the #Madhampatty Rangaraj and #Chef Madhampatty Rangaraj, but would delete the above extracted #Madhampatty Pakashala, #Madhampatty Group of Companies and #Kovai Cafe.
3. Learned counsel for the plaintiff submits that Madhampatty Rangaraj has instituted separate proceedings to restrain use of the #Madhampatty Rangaraj and #Chef Madhampatty Rangaraj. Although the request for interim relief was declined, he submits that Madhampatty Rangaraj proposes to file an appeal in respect thereof.
4. By recording the submissions of learned counsel for the first defendant that #Madhampatty Pakashala, #Madhampatty Group of Companies and #Kovai Cafe would be deleted from social media platforms within two weeks from today, this application is disposed of without prejudice to the rights of parties in pending suits with regard to #Madhampatty Rangaraj and #Chef Madhampatty Rangaraj.
12-01-2026
KJ (1/2) 
SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.
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A No. 4489 of 2025 in C.S.(Comm.Div)No.231 of 2025
12-01-2026 (1/2)