Madras High Court rejects Tamannaah Bhatia’s plea against Power Soaps limited The Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who had sought Rs. 1 crore in damages from Power Soaps Limited over the alleged unauthorised use of her images after the expiry of a commercial agreement, as per a report by Bar and Bench. A Division Bench comprising Justices P Velmurugan and K Govindarajan Thilakavadi upheld an earlier ruling by a single judge, concluding that the actor had failed to prove that her photographs were used beyond the agreed contractual period. The matter stems from a 2008 endorsement deal under which Bhatia had allowed the company to use her images for promoting its soap products for one year, until October 2009. According to the actor, Power Soaps continued to use her photographs on product packaging, advertisements and online platforms during 2010–2011, even after the agreement had lapsed. She argued that this unauthorised use affected her professional opportunities, particularly as she was in discussions with rival brands at the time. Seeking relief, Bhatia approached the court for Rs. 1 crore in damages and also requested a permanent injunction to restrain the company from further using her images. However, the single judge had earlier dismissed her claims, observing that the evidence presented — including product wrappers, a purchase document and online listings — lacked reliability and failed to establish a clear link between the ... #High_Court #Tamannaah_Bhatia #Tamannaah #Madras_High #High #Power_Soaps #rejects_Tamannaah #Soaps_limited #actor_Tamannaah #appeal_filed
Madras High Court dismisses plea to halt Dhurandhar The Revenge screening amid Tamil Nadu polls The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to stop the screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, declining to grant any interim relief at the admission stage. Madras High Court refuses to halt screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge A Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjay A. Darmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan dismissed the plea that sought to restrain the film’s exhibition across Tamil Nadu until the election results are declared. According to a Bar And Bench report, the petition was filed by a resident of Madurai. It requested an ad-interim direction to stop the film’s screening in theatres and on OTT platforms during the Model Code of Conduct period. The Court, however, declined to intervene and dismissed the plea at the admission stage. Petition argued film could influence voters The petitioner argued that the continued screening of the film during the election period could disturb the principle of a level playing field. According to the plea, the film’s screening during the Model Code of Conduct period may influence voters. It was also argued that allowing the film to run during the sensitive election phase would go against the spirit of free and fair elections. The Court did not find grounds to grant the requested relief. Film drew attention due to political undertones Dhurandhar The Revenge has been wi... #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_polls #High_Court #Assembly_elections #Madras_High #Legislative_Assembly #Nadu_Legislative #amid_Tamil #ongoing_Tamil #halt_Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar The Revenge faces legal heat; plea seeks ban on the film’s release ahead of Tamil Nadu elections In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a plea has been raised before the Madras High Court seeking a ban on the recently released film Dhurandhar The Revenge in the state. The matter was mentioned urgently on Monday, March 23, with concerns that the film’s politically charged narrative could influence voters during the crucial election period. Advocate Sheela brought the issue before a bench comprising Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan. The counsel argued that the film contains strong political undertones and may impact voter sentiment, especially with elections scheduled to take place on April 23, 2026. Highlighting the timing of the release, the advocate pointed out that the Model Code of Conduct is currently in force following the March 15 announcement by the Election Commission of India. She urged the court to restrain the screening of the film in Tamil Nadu until the completion of polling, suggesting that its exhibition could resume thereafter. Dhurandhar The Revenge, which hit theatres on March 19, has been generating considerable buzz for its high-octane narrative and intense political backdrop. The film reportedly follows the journey of a covert operative returning to India after a long mission, only to find himself entangled in a web of power, corruption, and political intrigue. With its la... #Tamil_Nadu #High_Court #Nadu_Assembly #Assembly_elections #Madras_High #seeks_ban #development_ahead #plea_seeks #legal_heat #faces_legal
Madras High Court restrains illegal broadcast of Dhurandhar The Revenge till April 15 The Madras High Court on Wednesday passed an ad interim injunction restraining internet service providers and cable TV operators from unlawfully broadcasting Dhurandhar The Revenge ahead of its theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy issued the order while hearing applications filed by Reliance Industries Limited and its media arm Jio Studios. The producers had approached the court seeking urgent protection against potential copyright infringement. In its plea, Reliance alleged that several intermediaries, including internet service providers and cable TV operators, may illegally stream or transmit the film without authorisation. The company also submitted the certification issued by the Central Board of Film Certification, identifying it as the producer of the film. The court noted that the film is scheduled for release on March 19 and observed that in such cases, the risk of irreparable harm is significant if interim relief is not granted. At the same time, it acknowledged that the respondents’ business interests could also be affected by such an order. Balancing these considerations, the court directed Reliance to indemnify the respondents for any potential losses arising from the injunction. Subject to this condition, it restrained the respondents from unlawfully broadcasting or transmitting the film until April 15, 2026. The court also issued notice to... #High_Court #Dhurandhar #Madras_High #Revenge #High #Revenge_till #Revenge_ahead #Wednesday_passed #broadcasting_Dhurandhar #restrains_illegal
Madras High Court restrains illegal broadcast of The Kerala Story 2 until March 23 The Madras High Court has passed an interim order restraining internet service providers and cable television operators from unlawfully broadcasting The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, which released in theatres on February 28. The order was issued on March 3 by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy in response to two applications filed by Sunshine Pictures Limited, the producer of the film. The production house had approached the court apprehending possible copyright infringement around the time of the film’s theatrical release. While considering the plea, the Court noted that the producer had submitted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate to establish ownership of the film’s copyright. The certificate describes the applicant as the producer, which the Court accepted as prima facie evidence at this stage. The judge observed that in cases involving alleged illegal broadcasting, immediate intervention is often necessary. “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 ad interim injunction ... #Kerala #High_Court #service_providers #Court #Madras_High #Court_restrains #Kerala_Story #Story #restraining_internet #internet_service
Isha doing 'pious work': SC urges mediation to settle row over gas crematoriums The Supreme Court heard a plea challenging a gas crematorium at Isha Yoga Center, previously dismissed by the Madras High Court. The CJI called Isha's service "pious work" and suggested mediation for alternate land. Both parties agreed to negotiate an amicable settlement, with a retired judge appointed as mediator. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Madras_High #Isha_Yoga #Yoga_Center #pious_work #Court_heard #previously_dismissed #gas_crematoriums #settle_row
Reliance’s Jio Studios pulls back anti-piracy case on Dhurandhar before Madras High Court In a recent development, the Madras High Court has allowed Reliance Industries Limited to withdraw its commercial lawsuit concerning alleged piracy threats to the film Dhurandhar. The matter, titled Reliance Industries Limited vs BSNL, was taken up on February 18. The case was heard by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, who recorded the withdrawal after counsel appearing for Reliance informed the Bench that instructions had been received from the client to discontinue the proceedings. In view of the submission, the Court dismissed the suit as withdrawn, without imposing any costs, and also closed the related interim applications. Reliance, through its media division Jio Studios, had initiated the commercial action under the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957. The objective was to secure permanent injunctions aimed at preventing unauthorised online circulation and cable transmission of Dhurandhar. The plea was in the nature of a pre-release anti-piracy measure, a remedy frequently pursued by film producers ahead of a theatrical launch. A broad spectrum of entities had been named as defendants in the matter. These included telecom service providers, internet intermediaries and cable distribution networks such as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), MTNL, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tata Communications, Sify Technologies, Hathway, GTPL Hathway, Asianet Satellite Communications and ... #High_Court #Madras_High #High #Industries_Limited #Reliance_Industries #Jio_Studios #recent_development #pulls_back #alleged_piracy #piracy_threats
SC upholds HC order banning animal sacrifice on TN hilltop The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court order that prohibits animal sacrifice and limits Muslim devotees' prayer rights on Thiruparankundram hills. The apex court found the High Court's decision to be balanced, refusing to interfere with the prohibition of animal sacrifice and non-vegetarian food in the Nellithoppu area until a civil court decides on the customary practice. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Court_order #Thiruparankundram_hills #Madras_High #limits_Muslim #Muslim_devotees' #animal_sacrifice #devotees'_prayer #order_banning
