The court may grant interim relief to prevent copyright infringement, considering both potential injury to the claimant and the interests of the respondents.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY OA Nos. 242 & 243 of 2026 in C.S.(Comm Div) No.90 of 2026 Reliance Industries Limited Jio Studios (the Media and Entertainment division of Reliace Industries Limited) registered Address -3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV, 222, Nariman Pint, Mumbai-400021 Branch Addresss- Al Tower, 5th Floor, No.89, Dr.Radha Krishnan Salai,Mylapore, Chennai-600004 Rep.by its Power Agent Me.Dipti Kishan Kotak ..Applicant(s) in both OAs Vs

1. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Bharat Sanchar Bhavan Harish Chandra Mathur Lane, Janpath, New Delhi-110 001 and 29 others .. Respondents in O.A.No.242/2026

1.Action Lane, No.16, No.1A Kalpana Apartments, 1“ Steet, Above Padmanaba Nagar Electricity Board, Adyar, Chennai-600 020 and 3 others ..Respondents in OA.No.243/2026 Pagel of 4 r rds - For Applicant(s): Mr.T.Pandian for M/s.P.K.Law Firm

ORDER

In an action for apprehended infringement of copyright relating to the cinematographic film 'Dhurandhar The Revenge’, the plaintiff seeks interim relief restraining the Internet service providers and cable TV operators, who are arrayed as respondents in the respective applications from unlawfully broadcasting the movie.

2. As proof of ownership of copyright, the plaintiff has filed the CBFC certificate wherein the plaintiff is described as the producer. The promotional material indicates that the movie is slated for release on 19.03.2026.

3. In matters of this nature, it is likely that irreversible injury will occur unless ad interim injunction is granted to restrain unlawful broadcast. At the same time, it is possible that the legitimate business interest of one or more respondents may be affected. Therefore, the plaintiff is required to indemnify in respect thereof.

4. Subject to this condition, orders of ad interim injunction as prayed for are granted in these two applications until 15.04.2026. Issue notice to the Page2 of 4 : ee ak respondents returnable on 15.04.2026. Private notice is also permitted. The applicant shall comply with Order XXXIX Rule 3 of CPC.

5.List the matter on 15.04.2026. 18-03-2026 KAL

Note: Issue order copy on 18.03.2026 Page3 of 4 https:/Avww.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis : ee ak SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. KAL OA Nos. 242 & 243 of 2026 in C.S.(Comm Div) No.90 of 2026 18-03-2026 Page4 of 4 ( Uploaded on: 18/03/2026 05:53:24 pm )