Star India Pvt. Ltd. v. Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay in filing written statement; written statement tendered within prescribed limit of 120 days from issuance of writ of summons; delay of 118 days; sufficient cause shown from pleadings; interim application allowed; written statement taken on record. Forum: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Commercial Division; decided 24 December 2025 by Sharmila U. Deshmukh, J. Parties: Star India Private Limited (Applicant, counsel line notes Defendant No. 1; advocates Aayush Tainwalla, Madhu Gadodia, Unnati Gambani i/b Anand & Naik); Goldmines Telefilms Private Limited (Plaintiffs; advocate Prapti Bhadra i/b M/s. Jhangiani Narula and Associates); Viacom18 Media Private Limited (Respondent; no advocate recorded). Underlying case: Commercial IP Suit No. 462 of 2025. No statute or precedent cited in the order.
What did the court decide?
Permission granted to file the written statement; the delay of 118 days condoned and the written statement directed to be taken on record.