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Address Requirement Cannot Defeat "John Doe" Proceedings Against Unknown Defendants: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
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Address Requirement Cannot Defeat "John Doe" Proceedings Against Unknown Defendants: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Kerala High Court directs numbering of a ‘John Doe’ suit, holding that insisting on the address of an unidentified defendant under Order VI Rule 14A CPC defeats the purpose of such proceedings.

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Delhi HC Protects Rajat Sharma’s Personality Rights, Restrains AI Deepfakes [Read Order] Judiciary
Delhi HC Protects Rajat Sharma’s Personality Rights, Restrains AI Deepfakes [Read Order]

Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction protecting journalist Rajat Sharma and India TV against AI-generated deepfakes, misuse of personality rights, trademark infringement and unauthorised content.

“Once Is Happenstance, Twice Is Coincidence, Three Times Is Enemy Action”: Delhi HC On Trademark Suit Suppression Judiciary
“Once Is Happenstance, Twice Is Coincidence, Three Times Is Enemy Action”: Delhi HC On Trademark Suit Suppression

Delhi High Court vacates trademark injunction against Nugenesys, finding Celagenex suppressed material facts and citing James Bond's “three times is enemy action” observation.

Delhi HC Restrains Varun Beverages From Using ‘SMOOTH’ Over Parle Agro’s ‘SMOODH’ Judiciary
Delhi HC Restrains Varun Beverages From Using ‘SMOOTH’ Over Parle Agro’s ‘SMOODH’

Delhi High Court restrains Varun Beverages from using 'SMOOTH', finding it deceptively similar to Parle Agro's 'SMOODH' and calling the letter substitution “smart copying.”

Delhi HC Protects Tabu's Personality Rights, Orders Takedown of AI Deepfakes [Read Order] CelebStreet
Delhi HC Protects Tabu's Personality Rights, Orders Takedown of AI Deepfakes [Read Order]

Delhi High Court grants Tabu interim protection against unauthorised use of her name, image and voice, ordering takedown of AI-generated deepfakes and infringing content.

Delhi High Court Issues Summons to Network18, Sushant Sinha in 'Pathshala' IP Dispute

The Delhi High Court issued summons to Network18 and Sushant Sinha in BCCL's trademark and copyright infringement suit over the show 'Desh Ki Pathshala'.

Madras HC Grants Interim Injunction Protecting Yash Raj Films' 'Alpha' From Piracy [Read Order]

Madras High Court grants Yash Raj Films an ad-interim injunction protecting copyright in Alpha, allowing dynamic blocking of piracy websites before release.

Delhi HC Cancels ‘PONTA’ Trademark, Holds It Deceptively Similar to Panasonic’s ‘PENTA’ [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court cancels ‘PONTA’ trademark, holding it deceptively similar to Panasonic’s ‘PENTA’, and rejects AI-generated evidence.

BJP MP Raghav Chadha Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Protection of Personality Rights

BJP MP Raghav Chadha has moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against unauthorised use of his images.

Delhi HC Refuses OTT Stay on Dhurandhar in ‘Tirchi Topiwale’ Copyright Dispute [Read Order]

Delhi HC refused to stay Dhurandhar’s OTT release in the ‘Tirchi Topiwale’ copyright row; directed T-Series to deposit ₹50 lakh.

Bombay HC Orders Takedown in Jio Studios–MasterChow ‘Dhurandhar’ Copyright Dispute [Read Order]

Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.

Madras HC Shields Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan Starrer “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do” from Piracy; Grants Ad Interim Injunction Against ISPs and Cable TV Operators Ahead of Release [Read Order]

Madras High Court grants anti-piracy injunction for Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, restraining ISPs and cable operators ahead of its May 15, 2026 release.

SC Upholds Madras HC: Contempt Not Maintainable for Unquantified Royalty Claims Against FM Radio Broadcasters

Supreme Court upholds Madras HC, rules contempt cannot enforce unquantified royalty claims against FM radio broadcasters.

The Crony Capitalism of Music Label Companies in connivance with new young music composers

Explores crony capitalism in music labels, misattribution of classic songs, and legal, ethical concerns over remakes in Bollywood. Authored by Advocate Ilin Saraswat.

Kerala HC Upholds Injunction Against ‘HAZZA’ Restaurant, Holds Mark Deceptively Similar to ‘LAZZA’ Trademark [Read Judgment]

Kerala HC upholds injunction against HAZZA Kitchen, ruling it deceptively similar to LAZZA trademark; finds likelihood of confusion and protects brand rights.


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