Supreme Court of India · 2005-12-15
M/S.DHODHA HOUSE vs S K MAINGI
- Citation / case number
- SC 1997/12575
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S.DHODHA HOUSE
- Respondent
- S K MAINGI
- Author
- S.B. SINHA B.P. SINGH
- Bench
- S.B. SINHA B.P. SINGH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction of civil courts in matters concerning the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. It held that civil courts have the authority to adjudicate on issues of copyright and trademark infringement, specifically referencing Registration No. 277714-B under the 1958 Act and registrations A-5117 and A-5330 under the 1957 Act. The Court overturned the High Court's ruling that denied jurisdiction, affirming the Appellant's rights to seek injunctions against infringement.