DocTutorials Edutech Private Limited v. Telegram FZ-LLC & Ors.,
Decided by Delhi High Court, on 25th January, 2022.
A suit was filed by the Plaintiff against unknown Defendants No. 5 & 6 (referred to as John Doe), as well as any other persons associated with them, for releasing its the paid content on a platform run by Defendants No. 1 & 2, i.e., Telegram.
The Plaintiff Company provided online content for medical entrance exam preparations, through their website and mobile applications, and…
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The Court granted an injunction in…
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