TOP LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS THIS WEEK [8-13 June, 2026] | Homemakers are Nation Builders; NEET-UG paper leak; Anjana Om Kashyap v. Khan Sir Defamation Suit; and more
A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.
MakeMytrip
Delhi HC protects MakeMyTrip trade mark; restrains use of deceptively similar “MakeMyIndiaTrip” marks
Delhi High Court restrained the use of “MakeMyIndiaTrip”, holding that the addition of the word “India” did not sufficiently distinguish the mark from “MakeMyTrip”.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Trip.com Group on USD 3 Billion Share Repurchase Agreement with MakeMyTrip
The value of this deal was approximately USD 3 billion as consideration for the repurchase of a portion of its Class B ordinary shares held by Trip.com.
Supreme Court dismisses MakeMyTrip’s plea against Google in Keyword trade mark infringement case
“A risk of trade mark infringement occurs when a registered trade mark is used as a keyword by a third party to link its website to promote its goods and services, which creates confusion in the minds of the consumers about the source of the product.”
‘Does not constitute infringement of trade mark’; Delhi HC sets aside order restraining Booking.com from using ‘MakeMyTrip’ as keyword on Google Ads Program
“Use of trade marks as keywords cannot, by any stretch, be construed as applying the registered trade mark to any material intended to be used for labelling or packing goods, as a business paper, or for advertising goods or services.”
[MakeMyTrip v. Dialmytrip] Delhi High Court temporarily restrains Dialmytrip from using ‘Dialmytrip’ mark/name in respect of any travel related services
“Balance of convenience lies in the plaintiff’s favour, considering that it is a well-known company in the travel business who has built its goodwill and reputation throughout the years, if an injunction is not granted it will lead to irreparable loss to the plaintiff.”
Delhi High Court stays CCI’s order for recovery of Rs. 223.48 crore from MakeMyTrip Private Limited
The Delhi High Court stayed the recovery of a Rs. 223.48 crore penalty imposed by Competition Commission of India (CCI) on MakeMyTrip (P) Ltd. for abuse of its dominant position.
“Fair market opportunity is the hallmark of competition”; CCI imposes hefty monetary penalty on MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and OYO for their anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant position
Competition Commission of India: In a significant development, the Commission while deliberating upon the alleged contravention of Sections 3 and
CCI | “Treebo” alleges “MakeMy Trip” & “OYO” for abuse of dominant position & entering into a vertical agreement – DG directed for investigation
Competition Commission of India (CCI): The Coram comprising of Ashok Kumar Gupta (Chairperson) and Sangeeta Verma and Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi, Members, while