Sun TV Network Limited has approached the Madras High Court with a plea to modify an interim injunction obtained by acclaimed musician R. Ilaiyaraaja in a John Doe suit (a case filed against unknown entities, besides named entities) filed by him to protect his personality rights.
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy has granted time till January 21 for the musician’s counsel A. Saravanan to obtain instructions on the modification applications filed by Sun TV Network as well as music label Music Masters Audio Video LLP, based in Chennai.
The judge also extended to the next date of hearing the injunction granted by another judge, Justice N. Senthilkumar, on November 21, 2025, injuncting all known and unknown entities/individuals from exploiting the musician’s name, image, photographs, and voice for commercial/personal purposes without his consent.
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Mr. Ilaiyarajaa had filed the personality rights suit against named entities such as Amazon, Saavn Media, YouTube, Gaana, Apple Music, Five Star Audio, Sun TV Network, Music Master, Star Vijay TV, Indian Record Manufacturing Limited, Zee Entertainment, Meta Platforms, Sony Music, and other unknown entities.
