Subject to this condition, orders of ad interim injunction as prayed for are granted in these two applications for a period of four weeks. Issue notice to the respondents returnable in four weeks. Private notice is also permitted through speed post with acknowledgment due. The applicant shall comply with Order XXXIX Rule 3 of CPC. 5. List the matter after four(4) weeks. 25.06.2026 mp K.KUMARESH BABU J. MP OA Nos. 623 & 624 of 2026 in C.S(COMM DIV) No.176 of 2026 25.06.2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.06.2026
CORAM
THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
OA Nos. 623 & 624 of 2026 in C.S(COMM DIV) NO.176 of 2026
Padmavathi Films,
3rd Floor, Flat No.No.6, 1st Main Road,
KHB Basaveshwaranagar, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka – 560 079.
Branch Office at
No.225, Opposite Spencers Plaza,
Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600
002,
Represented by its Authorised Signatory,
Mr.Jerry Joseph
..Applicant in O.A.Nos.623 and
624 of 2026 … Plaintiff in C.S.(COMM.DIV) No.176 of 2026 Vs
1. Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, Harish Chandra Mathur Lane, Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001. and 28 Ors.
…Respondents in
O.A.623 of 2026
1. Action Lane And 3 Others
No 16, No 1A Kalpana Apartments, 1st Street, Above Padmanaba Nagar Electricity Board, Adyar, Chennai – 600020. and 3 Ors.
..Respondents in
O.A.No.624 of 2026
1. Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited
Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, Harish Chandra Mathur Lane,
Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001. and 32 Ors. .. Respondents in C.S.
(Com.Div)No.176 of 2026
Prayer in O.A.No.623 of 2026: Application filed under Order XIV, Rule 8 of the O.S.Rules read with Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 of CPC, to grant an order of ad interim injunction restraining the Respondents/Defendants 1 to 29 or any other person or such other websites which are discovered by the plaintiff after the release of the movie from infringing the cinematographic film “Balaramana Dinagalu” and said work be directed to block all websites/web pages and future websites (including their prefix and suffix) and those Non Compliant websites mentioned in Schedule A hosting contents that relate to Plaintiffs copyright protected cinematographic film “Balaramana Dinagalu” in any manner, thereby restraining the unauthorised copying, transmission, communication or mark available or display or release or show or upload or download or exhibit or play and/or in any manner communicate in and/or through their services immediate of receipt of details of such infringing websites/webpages in writing, pending disposal of the above suit.
Prayer in O.A.No.624 of 2026: Application filed under Order XIV, Rule 8 of the O.S.Rules read with under Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 of CPC, to grant an order of ad-interim injunction restraining the Respondents 1 -4/Defendants 30-33 from infringing the cinematographic film “Balaramana Dinagalu” by themselves their partners/proprietor/directors, heirs representatives, successors in business, assigns,distributors,agents,servants or anyone claiming through them or under them from infringing the Plaintiffs copyrighted cinematographic film “Balaramana Dinagalu” by copying,recording,reproducing or allowing Camcording or allowing others to transmit, communicate or make available or distributing or duplicating or displaying or releasing or showing or uploading or downloading or exhibiting or playing and/or in any manner or downloading or exhibiting or playing and /or in any manner whatsoever from communicating the cinematographic film “Balaramana Dinagalu” and said work manner without a proper license from the Plaintiff or in any other manner which would violate/infringe the plaintiffs copyrighted cinematographic film “Balaramana Dinagalu” through different mediums including but not limited to CD, DVD, Blu-ray disc., VCD, cable TV, Direct to home services, internet services multimedia messaging services,pen drives, internet services, multimedia messaging services, pen drives, hard drives, tapes, DAS,satellite Conditional Access Systems or in any other medium/manner whatsoever, pending disposal of the above suit.
For Applicant : Mr.S.Deepak
[both applications] for M/s.P.K.Law Firm
COMMON ORDER
In a suit seeking remedies in respect of the apprehended infringement of the plaintiff’s copyright in the cinematographic film titled “Balaramana Dinagalu”, the plaintiff has presented these two original applications seeking orders of interim injunction against the Internet service providers and cable TV operators, who are arrayed as respondents in the respective applications.
2. As evidence of the plaintiff’s ownership of the copyright, the plaintiff has filed the CBFC certificate describing the plaintiff as the producer. The promotional material reveals that the movie is slated for release on 26.06.2026.
3. In matters of this nature, it is likely that irreversible injury will occur, unless unlawful broadcast is prevented. At the same time, in view of the expansive nature of the relief claimed, it is possible that the legitimate business interest of one or more respondents may be affected. Therefore, it is necessary that the plaintiff shall indemnify in respect thereof.
4. Subject to this condition, orders of ad interim injunction as prayed for are granted in these two applications for a period of four weeks. Issue notice to the respondents returnable in four weeks. Private notice is also permitted through speed post with acknowledgment due. The applicant shall comply with Order XXXIX Rule 3 of CPC.
5. List the matter after four(4) weeks.
25.06.2026
mp
K.KUMARESH BABU J.
MP
OA Nos. 623 & 624 of 2026 in C.S(COMM DIV) No.176 of 2026
25.06.2026
