Madras High Court Grants Ad-Interim Relief To Yash Raj Films Against Illegal Broadcast of 'Mardaani 3'

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy passed the interim order on January 28, 2026, in a suit filed by the production house against internet service providers and cable television operators, apprehending infringement of its copyright in the film.

While granting the interim relief, the Court observed that irreparable injury would be caused unless unlawful broadcast was restrained.

At the same time, the Court noted that, given the expansive nature of the relief sought, the legitimate business interests of one or more service providers could be affected. In view of this, the Court directed that Yash Raj Films furnish an indemnity.

“In matters of this nature, it is likely that irreversible injury will occur unless unlawful broadcast is restrained. At the same time, in view of the expansive nature of the relief claimed, it is possible that the legitimate business interest of one or more respondents may be affected. Therefore, the plaintiff is required to indemnify in respect thereof,” the Court said.

Accordingly, subject to this condition, the Court granted the ad-interim injunction.

The matter will next be listed on February 18, 2026.

For Plaintiff: Advocate T. Pandiyan for P.K. Law Firm