Exclusive: SC Laments “Disturbing Trend” Of Long Interim Orders In IPR Suits; Demands Report From Delhi HC Registrar [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Monday lamented the “disturbing trend” of long interim orders in suits concerning intellectual property rights.The issue attracted the Court’s attention in a Petition challenging an order passed by the Delhi High Court in March this year. Having read the order, the Apex Court noticed that the order was essentially a decision on the merits of the case, despite the...