Case Summary
Mr. Shabeer P @ Shabeer Pathan, a film producer, filed a petition seeking a temporary injunction against Mr. V S Lalan, the producer of the film 'Rudhiram'. The petitioner alleges breach of contract regarding credits and financial transparency.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Injunction
Final Judgment
No
Key Reasoning:
The petitioner failed to prove a prima facie case for the injunction.
The petitioner failed to prove a prima facie case for the injunction.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the petition is dismissed.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Mr. Shabeer P @ Shabeer Pathan (42 years years)
6H, Arista Block, Olive Kalistha Apartments, Edachira, Kakkanad, Kerala- 682030
Defendants
Mr. V S Lalan (Age not specified years)
Lals Building, Door No. 65/187, Lissie Metro Station, Near Kenz Hotel, Lissie Road, Ernakulam- 682018
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Mandatory Injunction
Outcome:
Refused
Description:
To restrain the respondents from promoting and distributing the film 'Rudhiram' without proper acknowledgment of the plaintiff.
Evidence:
The petitioner has failed to prove prima facie case.
Relief Type:
Prohibitory Injunction
Outcome:
Refused
Description:
To prevent the respondents from selling any rights of the film without the petitioner's consent.
Evidence:
The injunction sought is almost in mandatory terms and unless a very strong case is made out such a relief cannot be granted at this stage.
Relief Type:
Disclosure of accounts
Outcome:
Refused
Description:
To compel the disclosure of production expenses and income from distributions.
Evidence:
The plaintiff has failed to prove that respondent is having an obligation to produce the same.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Agreement
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Executed between the defendant and the plaintiff regarding the production roles and responsibilities.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Printout
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Invitation for pooja of the new film 'Rudhiram'.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Poster
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Pack up day poster of the film 'Rudhiram'.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Poster
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
First look poster of the film 'Rudhiram' showing the plaintiff's name in an insignificant manner.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Complaint
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of complaint filed before the President, Kerala Film Producers Association by the defendant.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Document Type:
Poster
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Copy of the poster of the Movie 'Shesham Michael Fathima'.
Reference:
Ext.B1
Document Type:
Promotion Materials
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Copy of promotion materials of the movie 'Sanidhanam P O'.
Reference:
Ext.B2