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Bombay HC Quashes IMPPA Award Against Nikhil Dwivedi's Firm
28 Oct
Summary
- Bombay High Court set aside IMPPA's July 3, 2026 award.
- Saffron Magicworks challenged the award through IMPPA's dispute resolution.
- Court order disposes of the suit, leaving parties' rights open.
In a decisive legal victory for Nikhil Dwivedi's Saffron Magicworks, the Bombay High Court has nullified an award previously issued by the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) on July 3, 2026. The court's order, dated October 23, 2026, formally sets aside the IMPPA's decision, effectively concluding the proceedings initiated through the association's dispute resolution mechanism.
Saffron Magicworks had sought recourse from the High Court, challenging the award and seeking to prevent its enforcement. Previously, on September 9, 2026, Justice Arif S Doctor had granted an interim order, restraining IMPPA from declaring Saffron Magicworks a defaulter based on the disputed award. The court noted IMPPA's absence from proceedings and questioned its standing to be aggrieved by the setting aside of an award from its own committee.
The High Court has now disposed of the suit and pending applications. This ruling leaves open the rights, contentions, and remedies available to all parties under the law. The decision marks a significant development in Saffron Magicworks' legal challenge against the IMPPA's proceedings.
