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The Bombay High Court held that cosmetic changes to an infringing trademark-like altering font or colour-do not meet Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC standards for an interim injunction. Thus, only substantive cessation of the infringing use avoids contempt and civil imprisonment.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that disobedience of interim orders under Order 39 Rules 1 & 2 CPC should be remedied through Order 39 Rule 2A CPC, not contempt proceedings. Practitioners must now prioritize this procedural route to enforce compliance, avoiding unnecessary contempt actions.
Punjab & Haryana HC clarifies that once dispossession is alleged, courts cannot reissue injunctions under Order 39 Rule 2A CPC. However, supervised retrieval of verified personal belongings is permissible, ensuring equitable relief without prejudging ownership disputes.
Sikkim High Court rules that a Local Commissioner's report under Order 39 Rule 2A CPC must be treated as final without requiring cross-examination, ensuring timely adjudication of contempt applications. The ruling underscores procedural fairness while preventing undue delays in long-pending property disputes.