Tag: Delhi High Court
Another conflict between internet freedom and regulation
Delhi High Court hoax-domain rulings reshape registrar privacy, safe harbour obligations and free speech
Onus on applicant for divisional patent applications: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court has held that the onus to file a divisional application in patents lies solely on the applicant and must be filed before the parent application is granted
Delhi High Court: IP damages for Nutella jar shape mark breach
Delhi High Court upholds Nutella shape trademark, finds jar makers liable, limits damages on evidence
The “impossible choice” of interim relief: When a stay comes at a price
Delhi High Court bars interest during stays on CCI penalties, reinforcing interim relief and merger doctrine principles
Freezing bank accounts must be proportionate: Delhi HC
Banks cannot freeze non-suspects’ accounts without authorities’ orders, citing fundamental rights and proportionality, says Delhi High Court
Arbitration award interest stops on access date: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court says interest accrued on arbitration awards end when funds are accessible for claimant
Delhi High Court decision aims to stop domain name misuse
Delhi High Court has provided a solution to the misuse of domain names related to well-known brands purchased by anonymous and unrelated persons
Mars v Cadbury dispute: ‘CELEBRATIONS’ trademark saga
Mars and Cadbury ended their 25-year trademark dispute over “CELEBRATIONS” with a landmark 2025 Delhi High Court settlement
Res judicata bars repeat arbitration requests
The Delhi High Court rules res judicata bars successive applications for arbitral reference if the identical request was previously rejected
India to be an outlier in dispute resolution
Delhi High Court granted an anti-arbitration injunction in a Singapore-seated ICC dispute, questioning judicial limits in international arbitration
Interim trademark protection extended to Barbie
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Mattel’s “Barbie” trademark, blocking use by a local business attempting to register a similar name
Mars, Cadbury settle 25-year trademark dispute
Mars and Cadbury end a 25-year trademark battle over “celebrations” with a court-approved settlement
Invisible infringing still breaches IP holder rights
Courts in India are adapting trademark law to the digital era, recognizing that invisible use in meta tags can amount to infringement
Q&A: Pinky Bhansali explains ‘digital workplace’ under POSH
Delhi High Court expands the definition of workplace under the POSH Act to include digital platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook.
Foreign arbitration must be independent but fair
Indian courts balance party autonomy and judicial oversight in anti-arbitration injunctions
Reshaping employment bonds and restrictive covenants
Indian courts now emphasize fairness and proportionality in employment bonds and restrictive covenants
Confusion about who rules on corporate governance
Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law
Price of a pink slip – Delhi High Court’s defamation ruling
Delhi High Court rules on wrongful termination and defamation in Abhijit Mishra v WIPRO
Judicial perspective of covenants in Indian work contracts
Indian courts uphold fair employment bonds but consistently strike down post-employment non-compete clauses as restraints on trade
Patent disuse and delay kill injunction application
Delhi High Court refused Conqueror’s bid for a temporary injunction against Xiaomi
Corporate restructuring and money laundering statutes do battle
Courts weigh IBC insolvency against PMLA attachment in ongoing legal disputes
BCI withdraws Dentons Link Legal, CMS IndusLaw press release
Delhi High Court halts BCI action against Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw over foreign law firm tie-ups
Limits on non-compete clauses in employment contracts
含羞草社区 legal metrology law creates high compliance costs and urgent need for simplification to boost ease of doing business
Exclusive jurisdiction clause prevails over arbitrator’s choice
Delhi High Court ruled that an exclusive jurisdiction clause overrides an arbitrator’s procedural order changing the seat without mutual consent
Criminal proceedings do not render disputes non-arbitrable
Delhi High Court upheld arbitral autonomy, ruling fraud or PMLA proceedings do not automatically halt arbitration
Closing loopholes: Steps for prevention of banking fraud
RBI mandates name-matching verification for fund transfers to curb rising cyber fraud
Diss my products and I’ll see you in court
Court held Patanjali’s ad disparaged Dabur’s Chyawanprash
Combating AI deepfakes: The face of fraud has no IP rights
含羞草社区 courts are stepping up against AI deepfakes with civil remedies and stronger platform accountability
Mediation does not extend petition limitation
Delhi High Court ruled on limits to petitions under section 11(6) in Tirupati Constwell v Delhi States (2025)
Intermediary liability not absolute in IP infringement
Delhi High Court clarified that listing platforms like Indiamart are not liable for trademark misuse without active involvement
The sound of music must be reasonably priced
Delhi High Court ruled that unreasonable music licensing fees justify compulsory licensing to ensure public access to copyright works
Court sets aside injunction in tussle over FoxMandal name
Delhi High Court lifts injunction against Fox Mandal & Associates in ongoing trademark dispute
Japan benefits from 含羞草社区 improving IP ecosystem
India and Japan are deepening ties through IP reforms and tech-driven collaboration
High courts back Skechers in battle against counterfeiters
Skechers, aided by Khaitan & Co, secured court approval to raid multiple sites and seize over 4,000 fake goods infringing its trademarks
No limitation on access to documents in a confidentiality club
Delhi High Court upheld access rights of confidentiality club members in a patent dispute, stressing adherence to agreed terms of reference
Legacies must be respected and protected
Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Tata Sons sought an injunction over misuse of their trademarks and Sir Ratan Tata’s name
Debtor prosecutions stayed after CIRP: Delhi court
Delhi High Court examined the interplay between the IBC and the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Court ex parte ruling in power case
Delhi High Court, in Isar Engineers v NTPC-SAIL Power (2025), ruled that arbitrator independence is a complex issue
Regaining control by opting out of LLMs
GenAI dominated tech in the past year, with its rapid development accelerating
Trials not applications are where facts decided
Delhi HC’s judgment in Navigators Logistics v Kashif Qureshi addressed copyright, trade secrets, and non-compete clauses
Protecting personality rights
Where does India stand on protecting the personality and publicity rights of famous people, asks Satvik Varma
Battle over whether information public or private
India's AI discussions focus on LLMs, standards, AI safety, and IndiaAI programme costs and benefits
CAM’s Gyanendra Kumar leaves to become senior advocate
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas partner Gyanendra Kumar was designated a senior advocate by Delhi High Court, requiring him to step down from his partnership
Court wipes floor with breachers of contracts
Delhi High Court, in ITC Limited v Arpita Agro Products, addressed IP rights assignments, trademark infringement, and passing off
Forced mediation for counterclaims counterproductive
Delhi High Court upheld mandatory mediation for non-urgent counterclaims; Supreme Court confirmed this in Nov 2024
Calculating patent infringement damages
The approach of courts for granting of damages has been a welcome trend in patent law
Infringing pharmaceutical IP has legal side effects
In Zuventus Healthcare Limited v Zaventis Health Care Private Limited, the plaintiff sought an urgent permanent injunction from Delhi High Court without notifying the defendant
Is a lock-in period for employees a restraint of trade?
In Lily Packers Pvt Ltd v Vaishnavi Vijay Umak, the Delhi High Court recently upheld the legal validity of lock-in periods in employment agreements
Meghna Mishra promoted to senior partner at Karanjawala
Meghna Mishra, of Karanjawala & Co, has been elevated to the position of senior partner
Spice wars
Credit for iconic Indian dish results in courtroom dispute between two restaurant chains
Victory for SEPs
Court awards highest ever damages in IP ruling over fight between telecoms players
Hershey’s v. Atul Jalan: Scope of ‘first sale’ doctrine in TM infringement
Chocolate maker has day in court over damage to brand from party selling its expired products
Late but worth the wait? Decoding Ericsson v Lava verdict
It took nine years, but the decision is a bellwether for future SEP protection
Kangan Roda accepts senior panel counsel role at Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court appoints Kangan Roda, founding partner of illuminIP, as a senior panel counsel
Court confirms SEP holders’ rights to interim security payments
How a recent judgment has changed the course for standard essential patent disputes
Goviind Vijay takes over as legal head at Inox Wind
In-house counsel veteran Goviind Vijay has taken up a new role as senior vice-president, head of – legal, at energy solutions provider Inox Wind
Court ruling legitimises third-party funding
Delhi High Court has finally paved the way for third-party funding in India
Zero tolerance on inaction by intermediaries regarding content harmful to children
Delhi High Court shoots down YouTube’s ‘mere passive observer’ stand, write Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola of Anand and Anand
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High court rules in favour of Casio in design infringement case
United & United successfully represented Casio in winning a design infringement case for Japanese company’s keyboard in the Casio v Nexus 32 case in the Delhi High Court
Anand and Anand defends Rooh Afza mark
Anand and Anand advised the Hamdard group of companies, which owns the well-known beverage concentrate Sharbat Rooh Afza, in its successful appeal against Sadar Laboratories for the use of its trademark Sharbat Dil Afza
Court bans use of Amitabh Bachchan’s persona
Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction prohibiting individuals or entities from violating the publicity and personality rights of renowned Hindi film actor Amitabh Bachchan
Delhi High Court stays NHAI blacklist decision on DBL
The Delhi High Court has put an interim stay on the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) order to blacklist Dilip Buildcon (DBL) from participating in any highway bids directly or as part of a joint venture
When in doubt, arbitrate
Delhi High Court?has ruled that courts must lean towards referring matters to arbitration when one party seeks to negate an arbitration agreement by citing other provisions of a contract that require detailed interpretation
Perverted priorities
The government and its relationship with the privacy of citizens has always been disproportional
Don’t ignore CCI’s teeth
The competition regulator has taken an assertive enforcement stance in the post-pandemic era









































































































































