Case Summary
The plaintiffs, filmmakers Dr. Jebin J.B. and Prem D., are seeking a permanent prohibitory injunction against the defendants for unlawfully using their film 'Muthaporattam' without consent. The case arose after the defendants submitted the film to a festival under a different title, claiming production rights.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Key Reasoning:
The plaintiffs failed to establish any legal right over the film 'Muthaporattam'.
The plaintiffs failed to establish any legal right over the film 'Muthaporattam'.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the suit is dismissed. Considering the fact that defendants remained exparte, there is no order as to costs.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Dr. Jebin J.B. (43 years years)
Jebees Manzil, House No. 254/4, Kanjiramattom P.O., Amballoor, Ernakulam District, Pin-682315
Prem D. (Age not specified years)
164, Suvarna, Adampallikavu Road, N.F. Gate, Thripunithura, Ernakulam District, Pin- 682301
Defendants
M/s Close Shot Entertainments (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. (Age not specified years)
Reg. Office at 63/728 D, Second Floor, V.J. Towers, Salim Rajan Road, Gandhi Nagar, Kadavnthra, Ernakulam District, Pin-682017
Prebha Devassia (Age not specified years)
Reg. Office at 63/728 D, Second Floor, V.J. Towers, Salim Rajan Road, Gandhi Nagar, Kadavnthra, Ernakulam District, Pin- 682017
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Permanent Injunction
Outcome:
Refused
Description:
The plaintiffs sought a permanent prohibitory injunction to prevent the release of the film.
Evidence:
Since the plaintiffs failed to establish any such legal right, they are not entitled to relief of permanent prohibitory injunction.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Document was submitted to prove the plaintiff's claim.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Document was submitted to support the police complaints but was not proven.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Document Type:
Printout of a screenshot of movie trailer from youtube
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Document was marked subject to production of certification.
Reference:
Ext.A6
Document Type:
Certified copy of Exhibit A6
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy was subsequently produced.
Reference:
Ext.A6(a)
Document Type:
Printout of a screenshot of music released in Amazon Music
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Document was marked subject to production of certification.
Reference:
Ext.A7
Document Type:
Certified copy of Exhibit A7
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy was subsequently produced.
Reference:
Ext.A7(a)