India - High Court of Madras

Vijay Appeals Madras HC Ruling on ₹1.5 Cr IT Penalty

Vijay Appeals Madras HC Ruling on ₹1.5 Cr IT PenaltyIn a significant escalation of his ongoing tax dispute, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has filed a writ appeal before a Division Bench of the Madras High Court

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

'Geetham' Not Deceptively Similar to 'Sangeetha', No TM Infringement but Passing Off via Trade Dress: Madras HC

When 'Sangeetha' Met 'Geetham': Madras HC Draws Line Between Marks and MimicryIn a nuanced ruling onMarch 25, 2026, theMadras High Court's Commercial Division, presided over by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, partly sided with popular restaurant chain Sangeetha Caterers and Consultants LLP ...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Prima Facie Maritime Claim Under Admiralty Act 2017 Warrants Vessel Arrest: Madras High Court

Chennai Port Seizure: Madras HC Halts Panama Vessel Over $2.6M Charter DisputeIn a swift admiralty move, theMadras High Courthas ordered the arrest of the Panama-flagged vesselM/V Zhong Peng You Yi(IMO No. 1016161) docked at Chennai port. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy granted interim relie...

20 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Grants Ad Interim Injunction for Apprehended Copyright Infringement of Film 'Dhurandhar The Revenge' Balancing Irreparable Harm and Indemnity

Madras HC Draws Piracy Sword: Shields Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' Days Before ReleaseIn a swift move to safeguard Bollywood's latest big-ticket release, theMadras High CourtonMarch 18, 2026, grantedad interim injunctionstoReliance Industries LimitedandJio Studios. Justice Senthi...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Disposes CSK Copyright Case After Undertaking

Madras HC Disposes CSK Copyright Case After UndertakingIn a procedural victory forChennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSK), theMadras High Courton Friday disposed of two original applications seekinginterim injunctionsfiled bySun TV Network Limitedin acopyright infringementsuit over unauthor...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Sun TV Sues CSK Over Jailer Songs in Promo

Sun TV's Copyright Clash with CSK Heads toMadras High CourtIn a striking intersection of Tamil cinema's blockbuster legacy and the high-stakes world of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket, Sun TV Network Limited has dragged Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKL) and three of its officials...

13 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Irreversible Injury in Apprehended Copyright Breach Warrants Threshold Injunction with Indemnity: Madras High Court

Madras High CourtShields 'The Kerala Story 2' from Piracy on Release DayIn a swift move to safeguard a major film release, theMadras High CourtonMarch 2, 2026, grantedad-interim injunctionstoSunshine Pictures LimitedagainstBharath Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), other internet service providers...

03 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Income Tax Penalty Under Section 271AAB IT Act Valid If Initiated Within Limitation: Madras High Court

Madras High Court Upholds Rs 1.5 Crore Income Tax Penalty on Actor Vijay, Dismisses Limitation Challenge Introduction In a significant ruling for tax compliance in the entertainment industry, the Madras High Court on February 6, 2026, dismissed a writ petition filed by actor-turned-politician...

06 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Questions Hera Pheri Sequels

Madras High Court Questions Hera Pheri Sequels In a development that could reshape the landscape of Bollywood franchise expansions, the Madras High Court has directly questioned film producer Firoz Nadiadwala about the status of a potential third installment in the beloved Hera Pheri series. ...

05 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Issues Anti-Piracy Injunction for Mardaani 3

Madras High Court Issues Anti-Piracy Injunction for Mardaani 3 In a timely intervention to shield the Indian film industry from the scourge of digital piracy, the Madras High Court has granted Yash Raj Films an interim anti-piracy injunction for the upcoming Hindi thrillerMardaani 3. Justice ...

29 Jan 2026