Hindustan Unilever Limited v. Modi Powder and Soap Company & Ors

Female Health Company Uk PlcvsHll Lifecare Limited

Female Health Company Uk Plc filed an application seeking interim measures under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, alleging that Hll Lifecare Limited was violating confidentiality related to the manufacturing of its FC2 female condom. The court examined evidence regarding alleged product resemblance and breach of agreements. Ultimately, the court found no prima facie case for violation of confidentiality or infringement, concluding that the balance of convenience did not favor the petitioner, leading to the dismissal of the application.

M/s. Tata Consultancy Services LtdvsThe Asst. Commissioner (CT), VMU-1

M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) challenged assessment orders passed by the Assistant Commissioner (CT) demanding VAT of Rs.52,39,44,119/- on a service turnover of Rs.11,50,52,48,700/- for the assessment years 2010-11 to 2012-13, on transactions involving custom-made/customized software development and issuance of Digital Signature Certificates. TCS contended that these were pure service transactions on which Service Tax had already been paid under the Finance Act, 1994, and that no VAT was leviable. The Telangana High Court allowed the writ petitions, holding that the transactions did not constitute a 'sale' of goods and therefore could not attract VAT under the TGVAT Act, 2005, and set aside the impugned assessment orders.

Basamma & Anr.vsGoparappa And Ors.

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court of Karnataka's judgment that had set aside Paragraph 24 of the First Appellate Court's order. The Court held that the High Court violated the principles of natural justice (audi alteram partem) by adjudicating the writ petition without hearing the appellants, who were necessary parties whose ownership and possession rights were directly affected. The First Appellate Court's judgment dated 02.08.2021 was restored, with the Court clarifying that no opinion was expressed on the merits and granting respondents three months to pursue alternative remedies.

John Cockerill India LimitedvsSanjay Kamalakar Navare

John Cockerill India Limited filed a Commercial Arbitration Petition seeking urgent ex-parte relief against its former employee, Sanjay Kamalakar Navare. The Petitioner alleged that Mr. Navare, who had access to highly confidential designs, proprietary technical know-how, and customer data during his tenure, transferred sensitive information onto external storage devices before leaving the company. Based on a forensic analysis of the company laptop, the court recognized the gravity of the breach. Consequently, the Bombay High Court appointed a Receiver with powers under Order XL Rule 1 CPC to seize and examine all digital devices belonging to the Respondent to secure the evidence.

Unilever Global Ip LimitedvsVikas Cosmetics

The parties in the Commercial IPR Suit arrived at a settlement. The suit was subsequently disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff, Unilever Global Ip Limited, based on the terms agreed upon in the Consent Minutes of Order.