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sholay media and entertainment pvt ltd
Respondent / Defendant
parag sanghavi
Dispute Summary
Sholay Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. sued Parag Sanghavi and others for infringement of trademarks (SHOLAY, GABBAR, GABBAR SINGH) and copyright in the film 'Sholay,' as well as passing off, alleging defendants produced a remake titled 'Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag' that used similar plot elements, characters, and music.
Outcome / Ruling
The suit was decreed, granting a permanent injunction restraining defendants from further infringing activities and awarding Rs. 10,00,000 as punitive damages, along with costs of Rs. 50,000 to be deposited in the Prime Minister Relief Fund.
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