Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 12 Oct 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Radico Khaitan Limited (Petitioner) vs. Picadilly Agro Industries Limited (Respondent).
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 60134/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 29‑05‑2026 in CS No. 8/2025 passed by the Learned District Judge, Karnal, Haryana.
- Dispute Subject: Trademarks “Cashmere” and “Kashmyr” concerning the production of beer and vodka.
- Pending Appeal: First Appeal bearing FAO‑COM‑11‑2026 is pending before the Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, listed for hearing on 28‑10‑2026.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Senior Advocates Mukul Rohatgi, Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Yogendra Aldak, among others.
- Counsel for Respondent: Not listed.
Observations & Directions
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
2. It found no necessity to entertain the Special Leave Petition on merits and ordered its disposal.
3. The Court directed the Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to pass an appropriate order, at least with respect to the ad interim injunction on the date fixed.
4. Learned counsel for both parties are directed to extend full cooperation to the High Court.
5. If the matter is unlikely to be taken up due to a heavy cause list, counsel may make a mention before the High Court in the morning so that the matter can be taken up on the fixed date.
6. The Special Leave Petition is disposed of, and any pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition, effectively leaving the resolution of the trademark dispute to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which will consider the interim injunction on 28‑10‑2026.
Topics: Trademark Dispute, Court Proceedings