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[(2015) 223 DLT 152, (2015) 64 PTC 546]
Coram: Bench comprising of Hon’ble Manmohan Singh, J.
Forum: Hon’ble Delhi High Court
Case No.: CS (OS) 1892/2006
Date of Decision: August 24, 2015
Conclusion
Facts:
- Plaintiffs are private limited companies engaged in producing, exhibiting, and distributing cinematograph films. They own the rights to 32 films, including the iconic film "Sholay," along with other hits in the Sippy repertoire.
- The Defendants planned to release a remake of the Plaintiff's film "Sholay" without authorization.
- The Plaintiffs had filed the suit seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the Defendants from infringing their registered trademarks and copyrights, as well as to address passing off, account rendition, damages, and delivery issues.
Main Issue:
Whether the Defendant had distorted and mutilated the original copyright work of the plaintiff in the cinematograph film 'Sholay' ?
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