Case Details

  • Case Name: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No(s). 32051/2026, arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 21‑05‑2026 in CMA No. 684/2026.
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India.
  • Coram: Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
  • Order Date: 23‑05‑2026 (order digitally signed).
  • Hearing Date: 22‑05‑2026.
  • Period of Dispute: Title Suit No. 137 of 2026; ex‑parte order dated 06‑05‑2026; contractual deadlines up to 05‑06‑2026.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: TIPS MUSIC Ltd.
  • Respondents: M/s Puja Entertainment (India) Pvt. Ltd. & others.
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Dr. A.M. Singhvi (Senior Counsel) and a team of advocates.
  • Judges: Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
  • Court Master: B. Lakshmi Manikya Valli, Divya Babbar.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Jurisdictional Issue: Petitioners contend that the Trial Court (Additional Judge, Kathiar) lacks territorial jurisdiction over Title Suit No. 137/2026 because the underlying agreement was executed in Mumbai and clause 9 of the agreement dated 20‑06‑1997 expressly confers exclusive jurisdiction to Mumbai courts.
  • Operational Impact: The ex‑parte order of the Trial Court is alleged to impede the release of the film "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai", its song and trailer, jeopardising contractual arrangements required before 05‑06‑2026.
  • Procedural Concern: Petitioners seek exemption from filing certified/plain copies of the impugned judgment and permission to file the SLP without such documents.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court noted the submissions regarding jurisdiction and the potential adverse effect on the film’s release schedule.
  • An interim notice was issued to the respondents to address the jurisdictional contention.
  • The Court observed that the interim stay would not prejudice the High Court’s consideration of the matter on its merits scheduled for 25‑05‑2026.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Interim Stay: The ex‑parte order dated 06‑05‑2026 in Title Suit No. 137/2026 is stayed pending the disposal of Civil Miscellaneous No. 684/2026 by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
  • Permission to File SLP: The Court granted permission to file the Special Leave Petition.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Respondents must comply with the interim stay and refrain from enforcing the ex‑parte order until the High Court’s disposal of the related civil miscellaneous matter.
  • The High Court is directed to continue hearing the merits of the case on 25‑05‑2026.
  • Parties may proceed with the necessary distribution and contractual arrangements for the film, provided they respect the stay order.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Supreme Court allowed the filing of the Special Leave Petition and granted an interim stay of the ex‑parte order dated 06‑05‑2026.
  • The stay remains effective until the High Court disposes of Civil Miscellaneous No. 684/2026.
  • The order explicitly states that the stay will not affect the High Court’s consideration of the matter on its merits on 25‑05‑2026.