M.Uttamchand v. Mrs.Malar Balu
Case brief
What is this about?
Suit filed for declaration of copyright ownership and permanent injunction was dismissed on the submission that the plaintiff instructed the advocate to withdraw the suit.
What did the court decide?
Suit dismissed as withdrawn. No costs awarded to either party.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION)
THURSDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF AUGUST 2021
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN
C.S.No.206 of 2001
In the matter of the Indian Copyright Act 1957 and In the matter of the Limited Copyright in the picture “Janaki Raman” - Tamil Colour
M.Uttamchand 9F, II Floor, Bharathi Nagar I Street North Usman Road, T.Nagar, Chennai-600 017.
: Plaintiff
Vs.
Mrs.Malar Balu Proprietrix Malar Films 4, Daniel Street, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017. : Defendant
Civil suit praying that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to pass a Judgment and Decree against the defendant as follows:-
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the plaintiff's suit for declaration and injunction regarding copyright ownership is maintainable.
Whether the plaintiff is entitled to a declaration as absolute owner of movie copyrights and permanent injunction.
Coram
R.Subramanian
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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