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K. Mangayarkarasi & Anr. v. N.J. Sundaresan & Anr.

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Reported as [2025] 5 S.C.R. 1199
Bench J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan JJ.
Decided 9 May 2025

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In view of the foregoing, we are of the view that no error, not to speak of any error of law, could be said to have been committed by the High Court in passing the impugned judgment and order.

Judgment, page 22

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Issue for Consideration Can a trademark infringement suit be referred to arbitration if the defendant questions its maintainability on the ground of existence of an arbitration agreement between the parties and seeks a reference under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”). Headnotes† Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – s.8 – Not all trademark disputes are non-arbitrable; those concerning contractual rights can be arbitrated – Petitioners filed a commercial suit against Respondents seeking permanent injunction in relation to trademark “SRI ANGANNAN BIRIYANI

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