Madras High Court restrains illegal broadcast of The Kerala Story 2 until March 23
The Madras High Court has passed an interim order restraining internet service providers and cable television operators from unlawfully broadcasting The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, which released in theatres on February 28. The order was issued on March 3 by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy in response to two applications filed by Sunshine Pictures Limited, the producer of the film. The production house had approached the court apprehending possible copyright infringement around the time of the film’s theatrical release. While considering the plea, the Court noted that the producer had submitted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate to establish ownership of the film’s copyright. The certificate describes the applicant as the producer, which the Court accepted as prima facie evidence at this stage. The judge observed that in cases involving alleged illegal broadcasting, immediate intervention is often necessary. “In matters of this nature, it is likely that irr...