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M/S International Film Distributors
Respondent / Defendant
Shri Rishi Raj
Dispute Summary
This appeal addressed a dispute over the distribution rights of the cinematographic film 'Kohinoor'. The plaintiff had acquired extensive negative and video rights from the Official Assignee. However, the defendant asserted pre-existing theatrical rights for specific overseas territories dating back to 1961. The court found that while the plaintiff's rights were confirmed on an 'as is where is' basis, they were not absolute or exclusive. Consequently, the interim order was modified to allow the defendant limited commercial exploitation in their contracted regions, while maintaining protection for the plaintiff in India and other excluded territories.
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mixed
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