Executive Summary
Microsoft Corporation filed four civil suits alleging that various defendants were using pirated or illegally copied software at their offices, constituting copyright infringement. The plaintiffs sought an ex-parte injunction and the appointment of a Local Commissioner to audit and seize hard discs as evidence. The Delhi High Court allowed the interim injunction subject to cost security and directed the appointment of a Local Commissioner with technical experts to conduct a thorough inspection and mirror imaging of the defendants' computer systems.
Practitioner Note
This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in copyright matters before Delhi High Court. Understanding the court's reasoning in Microsoft Corporation vs Mr. Pradeep Khanna is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.
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