2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 49291

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, J
Maddock Films Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited – Respondent
C.S.(Comm.Div.) No.121 of 2025 | O.S.Nos.477 & 478 of 2025

A plaintiff may withdraw a suit at any stage before final judgment, with the court registering such withdrawal.

Headnote:(A) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 - Order VII Rule I - Withdrawal of Suit - Plaintiff's counsel submitted intention to withdraw the suit, which was recorded in the proceedings - Suit dismissed as withdrawn without costs. (Paras 1 and 2)

(B) Connected Applications - These applications were also consequently closed, reflecting the closure of the main suit. (Paras 2)

Facts of the case:
The plaintiff intended to withdraw the suit concerning copyright infringement of the cinematographic film 'BHOOK CHUK MAAF', leading to a complete dismissal of the case.

Findings of Court:
Suit dismissed as withdrawn without order as to costs.

Issues: The main issue revolved around the plaintiff's desire to withdraw the case.

Ratio Decidendi: The court acknowledged the counsel's instructions to withdraw the suit, affirming the procedural right to withdraw claims without further obligations.

Result: Suit dismissed as withdrawn.