This judgment deals with interim protection in a film co-production dispute, termination without cure period, and protection of a co-producer’s 40% IPR interest.

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: VVAA Films Private Limited v. DUNE Collective LLP

• Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026:BHC-OS:21656

• High Court: Bombay High Court, Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, Commercial Division

• Bench: Justice Amit Borkar

• Date of Judgment: October 5, 2026

• Area of Law: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Section 9 interim protection; co-production agreement; termination for cause; Specific Relief Act; copyright co-ownership

Judgment Headline

Bombay HC Partly Protects Co-Producer’s 40% IPR in Film After Termination Dispute

The Judgment in One Line

Bombay High Court partly allowed Section 9 relief, restraining third-party rights over the petitioner’s claimed 40% IPR in film “SNAP” but refusing to stay the termination itself.

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