Castrol Limited vs Sanjay Sonavane And Ors
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Case Significance
Castrol Limited vs Sanjay Sonavane And Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 24, 2025 (citation: ik-74508214). Castrol filed a suit for permanent injunction against commercial disparagement, trademark infringement, and damage to reputation arising from media coverage and YouTube videos related to search and seizure proceedings at the defendant's premises involving the '3X' marks. The court found that the present suit was barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC, as Castrol had already filed an earlier suit (CS(COMM) 855/2025) against the same defendant regarding the same 3X marks but had omitted to claim reli The case was heard by Justice Tejas Karia. Counsel appearing: Anuja Chaudhury (counsel for plaintiff), Chahat Bhatia (counsel for plaintiff), Janaki Arun (counsel for plaintiff), Urfee Roomi (counsel for plaintiff).
Summary
Castrol filed a suit for permanent injunction against commercial disparagement, trademark infringement, and damage to reputation arising from media coverage and YouTube videos related to search and seizure proceedings at the defendant's premises involving the '3X' marks. The court found that the present suit was barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC, as Castrol had already filed an earlier suit (CS(COMM) 855/2025) against the same defendant regarding the same 3X marks but had omitted to claim relief regarding the media coverage and YouTube video despite being aware of them. The plaint was dismissed with liberty to amend the first suit to incorporate the subsequent developments.
What was the outcome of Castrol Limited vs Sanjay Sonavane And Ors?
Castrol filed a suit for permanent injunction against commercial disparagement, trademark infringement, and damage to reputation arising from media coverage and YouTube videos related to search and se...
Judgment
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