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Madras High Court Restrains Unauthorised Broadcast Of Upcoming Varun Dhawan Film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’
By – Riya RathoreUpdate: 2026-05-14 10:46 GMT
Madras High Court Restrains Unauthorised Broadcast Of Upcoming Varun Dhawan Film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
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The Madras High Court has restrained unauthorised broadcast of Tips Films’ upcoming Varun Dhawan-starrer Hindi film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ after the company apprehended copyright infringement ahead of its May 22 release.
Justice P.B. Balaji passed the ruling on May 6.
The production company told the Court that it holds CBFC certificates for the film’s teaser and its audio-visual songs dated April 2 and April 16. With the film set to release on May 22, the company said it feared that the respondents were attempting to broadcast the movie without a proper licence. It also said it had not granted any licence to them except for theatrical rights.
The Court said Tips Films had made out a prima facie case and observed that refusing interim relief would cause the company “serious and irreparable hardship, including financial losses.”
It also found that the balance of convenience was in favour of Tips Films and restrained the respondents from infringing the company’s copyright pending further hearing.
The Court issued notice to the respondents and will hear the matter next on June 11, 2026
For Tips Films: Advocate Shruthi Srinivasan
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Case Title : Tips Films Limited v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Anr.
Case Number : Original Application Nos.428 & 429 of 2026 in C.S.(Comm Div) No.136 of 2026
CITATION : 2026 LLBiz HC(MAD) 128
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[15/05, 08:12] Meta AI: *Madras HC Restrains Unauthorised Broadcast of _Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai_ – May 6, 2026*
_Tips Films Limited v. BSNL & Anr_ [O.A. Nos.428 & 429/2026 in C.S.(Comm Div) No.136/2026]
*1. Case Details*
*Plaintiff*: Tips Films Limited
*Defendants*: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Anr.
*Judge*: Justice *P.B. Balaji*
*Film*: _Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai_ – Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde starrer directed by David Dhawan
*Release date*: May 22, 2026. _Note: Later postponed to June 12, 2026 to avoid clash with Yash’s _Toxic_. 0d9b
*2. Why Tips Films went to court*
1. *CBFC certificates*: Holds certificates for film’s teaser dated *April 2, 2026* and audio-visual songs dated *April 16, 2026*.
2. *Apprehension*: Feared respondents were _“attempting to broadcast the movie without a proper licence”_ before theatrical release.
3. *Rights position*: _“Not granted any licence to them except for theatrical rights.”_
*3. HC Order – May 6, 2026*
1. *Prima facie case*: Court held Tips Films made out a prima facie case of copyright ownership.
2. *Irreparable hardship*: _“Refusing interim relief would cause the company serious and irreparable hardship, including financial losses.”_
3. *Balance of convenience*: In favour of Tips Films.
4. *Relief granted*: Restrained respondents from _“infringing the company’s copyright”_ pending further hearing.
5. *Next hearing*: *June 11, 2026*. Notice issued to respondents.
*4. Parallel IP Dispute – Puja Entertainment vs Tips*
Separately, *Puja Entertainment* (Vashu Bhagnani) got interim protection from *Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division)-I, Katihar* on May 6, 2026 against Tips Music over _Chunnari Chunnari_ and other legacy songs. 0786
*Vashu’s claim*: Tips was _“unauthorisedly exploiting”_ music rights of _Biwi No.1, Coolie No.1, Hero No.1_ etc. Says he asked for rights back in 2018. Matter also concerns _Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai_ release. 7af8
*Tips’ response*: Called claims _“malicious”_ and said it will _“take all necessary steps to protect its interest and ownership of rights”_. 7af8
*5. Film Background*
1. *Producer*: Tips Films re-entering distribution with this film.
2. *Cast*: Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Mouni Roy, Kubbra Sait.
3. *Song row*: Leaked set videos showed Varun dancing to recreated _Chunnari Chunnari_ from _Biwi No.1_, sparking IP row with Puja Entertainment. e0fae6bd
*Bottom line*: Madras HC granted Tips Films pre-release injunction to stop illegal broadcast of _Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai* before May 22 release. Separately, Tips is fighting Puja Entertainment over music rights for songs used in the film. Next hearing June 11, 2026.
For: Tips Films – Advocate *Shruthi Srinivasan*
Citation: *2026 LLBiz HC(MAD) 128*
[15/05, 08:12] Meta AI: *Madras HC Restrains Unauthorised Broadcast of _Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai_ – May 6, 2026*
_Tips Films Limited v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Anr_
[O.A. Nos.428 & 429/2026 in C.S.(Comm Div) No.136/2026]
*Citation*: 2026 LLBiz HC(MAD) 128 e4c3
*1. Case Facts*
*Plaintiff*: Tips Films Limited
*Film*: _Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai_ – Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde starrer, directed by David Dhawan
*Release date*: May 22, 2026 _Note: Later shifted to June 5, 2026_
*Tips Films’ claim*:
1. Holds *CBFC certificates* for film’s teaser (April 2, 2026) and audio-visual songs (April 16, 2026).
2. Apprehended that respondents were _“attempting to broadcast the movie without a proper licence”_ before theatrical release.
3. Had *not granted any licence* to
