Anu Paarcha

One of the main challenges faced in litigation in India is delay caused on account of backlog of cases. While many measures have been employed to ensure “speedy disposal” and “early resolution” under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, one significant tool that forces both parties to put all their cards on the table, is the…

On 28th March 2024, the Delhi High Court (DHC) pronounced its final judgment[i] in the cross-suits filed between Ericsson and Lava, ultimately deciding the matter in favour of Ericsson by granting it damages to the tune of INR 244 Crores (USD 29.9 Million) along with legal costs. The redacted version of the decision was uploaded on 3.04.2024. However, the…

The Delhi High Court Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 (‘the Rules’), which were notified on 24th February 2022, have now been in effect for more than a year. This period allows us to assess its impact, appreciate the positive changes introduced by it, while also acknowledging areas that may still need improvements. In general, the Rules…