Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 07-10-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: National Health Institute and Medical Research Centre (Petitioner) vs. Max Healthcare Institute Limited (Respondent).
- Proceedings: Transfer Petition(s) (Civil) No. 1960/2026; related IA numbers 230357/2026, 195118/2026, 195116/2026.
- Underlying Suit: CS (COMM) No. 127 of 2026 titled "Max Healthcare Institute Limited v. National Health Institute & Medical Research Centre" pending before the District Judge (Commercial Courts), South District, Saket Complex, New Delhi.
- Issue: Respondent’s senior counsel, Dr. S. Muralidhar, opposed the transfer of the suit to Commercial Court No.1, Jaipur Metropolitan‑II, arguing that the transfer question does not arise under Section 142 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and relying on the Supreme Court order dated 30‑09‑2013 in M/s. Mac Charles (I) Ltd. v. M/s. Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd. (SLP (Civil) No. 39994 of 2012).
- Additional Reference: Counsel also cited an order dated 10‑06‑2026 in National Health Institute and Medical Research Centre v. Max Healthcare Institute Limited, Transfer Petition (Civil) No.1663 of 2026, requesting that the present matter be placed before the same bench that decided the earlier order.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed that the matter be placed before the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India for obtaining appropriate orders.
- The interim order dated 22‑07‑2026, previously granted by this Court, will remain effective until the next date of hearing.
Topics: Legal Transfer Petition, Max Healthcare