The Madras High Court has passed an interim order restraining web service providers and cable television operators from unlawfully broadcasting The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, which released in theatres on February 28.
Madras High Court restrains illegal broadcast of The Kerala Story 2 until March 23
The order was issued on March 3 by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy in response to 2 applications filed by Sunshine Pictures Limited, the producer of the film. The production house had approached the court apprehending possible copyright infringement across 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 ascertain ownership of the film’s copyright. The certificate describes the applicant because 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 commonly obligatory. “In matters of this nature, it is probably going that irreversible injury will occur unless illegal broadcast is prevented at the brink. At the identical time, it is feasible that the legitimate business interest of a number of respondents could also be affected, in view of the expansive nature of the relief claimed. Due to this fact, it’s obligatory that the plaintiff shall indemnify in respect thereof,” the Court said.
Accordingly, the High Court granted an ad interim injunction restraining unauthorised broadcast of the film until March 23, 2026. The order stated: “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 can be permitted. The applicant shall comply with Order XXXIX Rule 3 of CPC.”
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on March 23.
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