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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
C. Prakash Proprietor of M/S. Sri Kumaran CD Collection & Electronics, Chennai – Appellant
Versus
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Mumbai – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(The suit is filed under Order IV Rule 1 of OS Rules, Order VII Rule 1 of Civil Procedure Code, 1908, read with Section 62 of the Copyright Act, 1957, (a) to declare that the plaintiff is the absolute legal owner of the copyrights in the Tamil cinematograph films titled ''Haridas''. ''Endrendrum Punnagai'' and ''Yarukku Yaaro''; (b) directing the defendants to pay damages of Rs.53,426/- (Rupees Fifty three thousand four hundred and twenty six only) for loss of revenue caused to the plaintiff as a result of the termination of his YouTube Channel titled ''New Tamil Movies'' for the period between 23.04.2018 and 26.04.2018; (c) directing the defendants to pay the plaintiff the entire revenue lost as a result of the termination of his YouTube Channel titled ''New Tamil Movies'' from the date of this suit till the date of decree along with interest: and (d) for the costs of the suit.)
1. The suit was filed seeking a declaration that the plaintiff is the absolute owner of the copyright in the Tamil cinematograph films titled ''Haridas'', ''Endrendrum Punnagai'', and ''Yarukku Yaaro''. In addition, the plaintiff prayed for damages of Rs.53,426/- (Rupees Fifty three thousand four
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