Sanjay Kumar Lalwani v. M/S.Chimbu Cine Arts

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Sanjay Kumar Lalwani Proprietor of SN MEDIA No.13, Clemens Road, Purasawalkam, Chennai - 600 007.

...Plaintiff Vs.

1. M/s.Chimbu Cine Arts Represented by its Proprietor Mr.T.Rajhendherr, No.4, Hindi Prachar Saba Street, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017.

2. M/s.Thenandal Films Represented by Mr.N.Ramasamy Alias Murali No.8, 80 Feet Road, Thevar Thottam, Saligramam, Chennai - 600 093.

3. M/s. Prasad Colour Laboratory 28, Arunachalam Road, Saligramam, Chennai - 600 093.

4. Scrabble Entertainment Ltd, 33/1, 1st Floor, Walajah Road, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 002.

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5. UFO Money India Ltd, 175/3 & 4, Kumaran Colony Main Road, J.B.Towers, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26.

6. Real Image Media Technology Pvt Ltd., 42, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore, Chennai -4.

7. PXD 28, Arunachalam Road, Saligramam, Chennai - 93 ... Defendants PRAYER: This Civil Suit is filed under Order IV Rule 1 of High Court O.S. Rules, 1956 read with Sections 54 and 55 of the Copyright Act, 1957 Order VII Rule 1 of C.P.C.; praying to pass the judgment and decree:- A. Directing the first Defendant to pay a sum of Rs.1,39,19,300/- to the plaintiff towards principal and interest outstanding as on 20.05.2016 and subsequently pay 36% interest on Rs.1,09,00,000/- from the date of filing the plaint till the recovery of the suit amount.

B. To Declare that the plaintiff is the exclusive copy right holder in respect of Tamil film " IDHU NAMMA AALU" (Tamil) Starring Simbu, Nayan Thara and others, Directed by Pandiaraj, Laboratory: Prasad Colour Lab Chennai in respectof North Arcot and South Arcot district as known in film trade.

C.To Grant permanent injunction restraining the defendants or their men, agent from releasing the Tamil Film " IDHU NAMMA AALU"(Tamil) Starring Simbu, Nayan Thara and others, Directed by Pandiaraj, Laboratory: 2/4

Prasad Colour Lab Chennai on 27.05.2016 or any other date without paying the plaintiff a sum of Rs.1,39,19,300/- with subsequent interest. D. Direct the first defendant to pay the costs of the suit; For Plaintiff : Mr.K.P.Sathish Kumar for M/s.Ojas Law Firm For Defendant 1 : M/s.Waraon and Sairams

JUDGMENT

The learned counsel for the plaintiff made an endorsement in the plaint, seeking leave of this Court to withdraw the suit. In view of the endorsement made by the learned counsel, leave is granted. The suit is dismissed as withdrawn. There shall be no order as to costs. 18.04.2023 nti Index:Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No 3/4

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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