2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 25502

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J
Maddock Films Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 32 others – Respondent
O.A.Nos.1185 & 1186 of 2025 | C.S.(Comm.Div)No.330 of 2025

Suit withdrawn and dismissed without costs under procedural withdrawal provisions.

Headnote:The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions under Sections 51, 52, 55 and 62 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended in 2012) and Section 7 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 against defendants for infringing the cinematographic film by blocking infringing websites and restraining unauthorized copying, transmission, or communication through various mediums. Essential facts involved allegations of copyright infringement post-release of the film via internet services, cable TV, and other platforms. The court noted the plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit. The primary issue was enforcement of copyright against multiple internet service providers and cable operators for unauthorized use. The court's reasoning accepted the plaintiff's instruction to withdraw without addressing merits or costs. The suit C.S.(Comm.Div)No.330 of 2025 was dismissed as withdrawn without any order as to costs; connected O.A.Nos.1185 & 1186 of 2025 stood closed.