Imax Corporation vs Ecity Entertainment I Pvt Ltd

Case Significance

Imax Corporation vs Ecity Entertainment I Pvt Ltd is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 30, 2025 (citation: ik-3033528). IMAX Corporation appealed for enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against E-City Entertainment, alleging that the respondent improperly diverted properties worth Rs 210 crores to associated companies to frustrate execution. The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, imposed Rs 5 lakhs costs on the first respondent for engaging in speculative litigation to resist a foreign tribunal award, and directed all parties to appear before the Executing Court for enforcement of the foreign awards as d The bench comprised Justices Advait M. Sethna and M.S. Sonak. The judgment was delivered by Justice M.S. Sonak. Counsel appearing: Amit Surve (counsel for appellant), Aspi Chinoy (counsel for appellant), Rahul Mahajan (counsel for appellant), Shanay Shah (counsel for appellant), Simran Gulabani (counsel for appellant), Vikram Nankani (counsel for respondent).