KSK Secures Interim Injunction Protecting Ustaad Bhagat Singh Against Defamatory Content

King Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) has successfully secured an ex parte interim injunction on behalf of its client, Mythri Movie Makers, before the Hon’ble City Civil and Sessions Court, Bengaluru, in a significant matter concerning protection against defamatory and malicious content relating to the upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh.

The Hon’ble Court, after hearing the Plaintiff and perusing the pleadings and documents on record, was pleased to grant an ex parte temporary injunction restraining the defendants, including X Corp, YouTube LLC, Google India Private Limited, BigTree Entertainment Pvt Ltd, IMDb.com Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc., from telecasting, transmitting, publishing, or distributing any false, malicious, defamatory, or derogatory content concerning the film.

The Court observed that the Plaintiff had established a prima facie case, and that the balance of convenience lay in its favour. It further held that in the absence of interim protection, the Plaintiff would suffer irreparable harm, thereby justifying urgent relief. The Court also recognized the applicability of “John Doe” principles against unknown parties, reinforcing the Plaintiff’s right to safeguard its interests against anonymous or unidentified actors.

The matter was argued by Mr. Navod Prasannan (Partner), who led the proceedings on behalf of the Plaintiff. The KSK team advising on the matter comprised Mr. Navod Prasannan (Partner), Mr. Rahul Mehta (Partner), Mr. Arpit Choudhury (Partner), Mr. Atul Menon (Partner), Mr. Krunal Mehta (Associate Partner), Mr. Naren Shetty (Senior Associate), Ms. Mehak Chaichani (Associate), and Ms. Akalya Ravichandran (Associate).

This order marks an important step in protecting creative works from premature and potentially damaging content dissemination, particularly in the digital ecosystem.

The matter is next listed for further hearing on April 27, 2026.