Tag: Delhi High Court
August 20, 2025
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Intellectual Property | Trademark
A Stitch in Time: Quia Timet and Trademarks in India
Brand owners can use quia timet actions in India proactively to stop trademark infringement before it even happens, but must be careful about how, when and before which forum they seek remedies....
August 7, 2025
Intellectual Property | Design
Intellectual Property | Design
Of informed users and dissected designs: The Delhi High...
What is the standard that decides whether a design is novel or not? The Delhi High Court clarifies that instructed eye or informed user test remains the primary standard in Indian design law....
July 2, 2025
Corporate Law | Commercial Contract
Corporate Law | Commercial Contract
Unambiguous Contract: Not a Playground for Internal Aid...
In a recent judgement that reinforces the sanctity of a contract, the Division Bench ("DB") of the Delhi High Court ("DHC") in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation v. JSIW Infrastructure Private Limited has re-affirmed the foundational principle of contractual interpretation, ...
June 18, 2025
Faq | Corporate
Faq | Corporate
Loss of Profit Must Be Proven, Not Presumed: Delhi High...
In the matter of Union of India v. Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd , the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi ("Court") addressed the evidentiary standards required for claiming loss of profits in arbitral proceedings....
May 22, 2025
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Let numbers talk: Branding numeric trademarks in India
Is your brand ready for the numeric revolution? The “2929” Delhi High Court decision signals a pivotal shift, proving numbers can be powerful, distinctive trademarks in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. ......
April 16, 2025
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Served or received, that is the question: an Indian tra...
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court highlights critical issues surrounding the service of notice in trademark proceedings. ......
April 9, 2025
Technology, Media and Telecom
Technology, Media and Telecom
HYPERLINKING A DEFAMATORY ARTICLE: DEFAMATION OR NOT?
In a recent judgment , the Delhi High Court ("Court") has examined whether hyperlinking to alleged defamatory content would amount to republication and therefore give rise to a fresh action for defamation under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. ......
February 11, 2025
Intellectual Property | Patent
Intellectual Property | Patent
The Differing Scope Of Revocations And Invalidity Defen...
Pursuant to the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), the personal data of a 'Data Principal' can be processed only in accordance with the DPDP Act and for a lawful purpose for which the Data Principal has given consent. This consent needs to be 'free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous' with a clear affirmative action. ......
February 7, 2025
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Sound Advice: Navigating Phonetic Similarity in Indian ...
Pursuant to the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), the personal data of a 'Data Principal' can be processed only in accordance with the DPDP Act and for a lawful purpose for which the Data Principal has given consent. This consent needs to be 'free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous' with a clear affirmative action. ......
Corporate Funds versus Personal Liabilities: The Supreme Court’s Clarification of th...
The Supreme Court's ("Court") decision in Satinder Singh Bhasin v. State (NCT of Delhi) ("Case"), constitutes a significant reaffirmation of the principle imposed by Section 185 of the Companies Act...
From Compliance Burden to Regulatory Agility: Key Highlights of the Corporate Laws Amendme...
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ("Bill"), introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 23, 2026, marks another incremental and deliberate step in India's corporate law reform journey.
Legitimate Uses: India’s Most Flexible and Most Misunderstood Ground for Processing
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") introduces 'legitimate uses' as a lawful basis for processing personal data without consent.
Toward Inclusive Streaming: Understanding India’s New OTT Accessibility Guidelines, ...
On February 6, 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ("MIB") issued the Guidelines for Accessibility of Content on platforms of Publishers of Online Curated Content (OTT Platforms) for Persons ...
The Semaglutide Dispute in India: Clarifying the Anticipation vs. Obviousness Divide
A typical patent infringement matter plays out thus: the patent holder / plaintiff sues for patent infringement, along with an application for an interim injunction to stop the infringer ...
Refining Press Note 3: Easing the path for Foreign Investment into India
On March 10, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved significant amendments to Press Note 3 ("Amendment Notification") which governs India's foreign direct investment policy towards investments ...
Why Delhi Companies Pay More: The Stamp Duty Discrepancy
The stamp duty applicable on the execution of agreements and various documents in India is governed by both, the Union Government and the appropriate State Governments ...
Is Your Indian Supply Chain Patent-Proof? Lessons from the Philips Case
Identifying actors in patent infringement requires pinning down the party directly manufacturing a patented product or performing the patented process in question ...
Compliances and Consents: The Legality of Recording Digital Interactions
In an era defined by digital connectivity and interactions driven by the continuous exchange of data, modern communication has become increasingly susceptible to external surveillance. ...
Revised ECB Framework: Borrowing From Tomorrow
The Reserve Bank of India (the “RBI”) has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 through the Foreign Exchange Management ...
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