Executive Summary
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's application to frame additional issues in a trademark infringement suit. The court recognized that despite previous procedural hurdles, the pleadings raised valid questions concerning the invalidity of the plaintiff's 'DEHLVI' trademarks and the legal standing of an alleged Assignment Deed. Crucially, the judgment noted that under the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, rectification petitions can now be clubbed with civil suits, eliminating the need for a stay on the main litigation.
Practitioner Note
This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in trademark matters before Delhi High Court. Understanding the court's reasoning in M/S Sana Herbals Pvt Ltd vs Mohsin Dehlvi is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.
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