Supreme Court of India
M/s. Zee Telefilms Ltd. (now Known as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.) v. Suresh Productions & Ors.
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We are of the view that in view of the pleadings on the record and facts of the present case, suit filed by the plaintiffs is wellwithin limitation, the finding of the High Court that the suit is within limitation is based on correct appreciation of facts and pleadings.
Judgment, page 11
From the headnote
Cause of Action: Right to sue – Accrual of, when – On fact s, plaintiffs assigned telecasting right of 16 schedul e films by assignment deeds dated 23.12.1994 for a period of 9 years in favour of defendant Nos.5 to 8 as requested by defendant No.4 – Issuance of public notice in Film Magazine by plaintiff regarding t he 16 films – Claim by defendant N o.1 that they acquired satellite broadcasti ng rights of the 16 Hindi films from defendant No.2, b y assignment deed dated 21.3.1997 for a period of 99 years – Suit b y plaintiffs in 2003, for declaration that defendant Nos. 1 to 4 have no manne
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