Google Llc v. Vasanth And Co Media Network Private Limited

A No. 1648 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY A No. 1648 of 2026 in C.S(COMM DIV) No. 246 of 2025 Google LLC No.3, RMZ Infinity Tower E Old Madras Road,4th and 5th Road, Bangalore-560 016, Karnataka ..Applicant Vs

1. M/s.Vasanth and Co Media Network Private Limited Rep by its Director V.Vinoth Kumar No. 14, Railway Border 1st Street, Kaveri Nagar, Chennai-600015

2. Vicky Cinemas HD Rep by Mr.Vigneshwaran Natarajan No.14, ESI Hospital Street, Peravellur, Agaram, Chennai -600011

3. Vigneshwaran Natarajan No 14 ESI Hospital Street, Peravellur, Agaram, Chennai - 600011

4. M/s.Etcetera entertainment represented by Mr.V.Mathiyalagan No. 28, 4th Streer, Jai Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai- 600 087 ..Respondents Application filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of O.S. Rules read with Order VIII Rule 1 of C.P.C. to receive the Written Statement on behalf of Applicant/Defendant No.3 in C.S.(Comm.Div) No.246 of 2025 upon condoning the delay of 84 days in filing the same. __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

A No. 1648 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

mmi For Applicant:

M/s.Leela And Co For Respondents:

Ms.S.Alan David Rufus for R2 and R3

ORDER

The third defendant has applied to condone the delay of 84 days in filing the written statement.

2. In the affidavit in support, it is stated that instructions had to be obtained from various departments and that this caused delay.

3. The plaintiff has no serious objection to this application being allowed. Considering the reasons set out by the third defendant and being satisfied that sufficient cause is shown, this application is allowed. Consequently, the Registry is directed to receive the written statement of the third defendant.

08.04.2026 mmi A No. 1648 of 2026 in C.S(COMM DIV) No. 246 of 2025 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis