Court dismisses SML Limited's application seeking interim injunction in ZeekaSulf™ patent suit
SML Limited's patent infringement suit concerns Dharmaj Crop Guard's agrochemical product ZeekaSulf™.
By ScoutQuest · · 2 min read
- Court Order
- Hon'ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh dismissed SML Limited's application seeking an interim injunction against the company
- Order Date
- order dated 15 October 2026
- Case Numbers
- COMS No. 7 of 2023 and OMP No. 324 of 2023
An order in a patent infringement suit
Dharmaj Crop Guard has informed the stock exchanges about an order passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh in a patent infringement suit shared by SML Limited. The company received knowledge of the order dated 15 October 2026 on 16 October 2026.
The dispute concerns ZeekaSulf™, an agrochemical product of the company. The proceedings were shared as COMS No. 7 of 2023 and OMP No. 324 of 2023 against Mohan & Company and Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited.
What the court decided
- SML Limited's application seeking an interim injunction against the company was dismissed.
- The court, while considering the application for interim relief, observed that the material placed on record did not prima facie establish territorial jurisdiction in Himachal Pradesh.
- The court also noted the absence of sufficient evidence establishing that the company had supplied the product to the concerned retailer in Himachal Pradesh.
What this order is, and what it is not
- It relates to the application for interim relief. In simple terms, that is the stage where the court decides whether to restrain a party while the case continues.
- The order does not constitute a final adjudication on the merits of the alleged patent infringement.
- The main suit remains pending before the Hon'ble Court.
What the company said
- The company will continue to take appropriate steps in accordance with law and in consultation with its legal advisors.
How a retail investor might read this
- An application seeking to restrain the company at this stage has been dismissed.
- The infringement allegations themselves have not been finally decided by the court, and the main suit continues, so the matter is not closed.
Points to track
- Any further orders or developments in the main suit.
- Any fresh application or appeal by SML Limited in the matter.
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