BAJAJ AUTO LTD. vs TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD.

The Supreme Court directed that matters relating to patents, trademarks, and copyrights should be expeditiously decided by the Trial Court, emphasizing compliance with Proviso (a) to Order XVII Rule 1(2) of the CPC for day-to-day hearings. The Court expressed dissatisfaction with the prolonged pendency of such cases at the interlocutory stage and mandated that final judgments be delivered within four months of filing. The appeal was allowed, and the respondent was instructed to file a written statement promptly, ensuring the suit proceeds without unnecessary delays.