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
The court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for a permanent prohibitory injunction, finding that they did not establish the legal right necessary to grant such relief. The defendants, having not submitted a written statement, were considered ex parte.
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'.
Why Defendant Won:
The plaintiffs failed to establish any legal right over the film 'Muthaporattam'.
The plaintiffs failed to establish any legal right over the film 'Muthaporattam'.
Supporting Evidence
The plaintiffs have not established any such potential threat. The relief of permanent prohibitory injunction as sought for completely rests upon the establishment of such right.
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
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Dr. Jebin J.B.
- Party Age
- 43
- Relation
- S/o Basheer
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Prem D.
- Relation
- S/o Devasia
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- M/s Close Shot Entertainments (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Prebha Devassia
- Relation
- S/o Devassia T.M.
Plaintiffs Documents
Receipt dated 10.02.2025, Receipt dated 11.02.2025, Printout of a screenshot of movie trailer from Youtube, Certified copy of Exhibit A6, Printout of a screenshot of music released in Amazon Music, Certified copy of Exhibit A7
Defendants Documents
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Saira Phiroz
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Davis Pius
- Appearance Type
- Assisting Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Jeo George
- Appearance Type
- Assisting Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Yamuna P.
- Appearance Type
- Assisting Counsel
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)
Case Classification
Case Type
Civil Suit
Category
Other Civil Cases
District
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Ernakulam
Common Reasons
Case Code
Case between Dr. Jebin J.B. vs M/s Close Shot Entertainments (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. regarding permanent prohibitory injunction
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Case between Dr. Jebin J.B. vs M/s Close Shot Entertainments (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. regarding permanent prohibitory injunction