Reviewed case brief

Banyan Tree Holding v. A. Murali Krishna Reddy

2010 (42) PTC 361 (Del)

2010 (42) PTC 361 (Del) · Delhi High Court

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Court
Delhi High Court
Year
2010
Subjects
Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Mere accessibility of a website does not confer jurisdiction; court must apply 'purposeful availment' or 'targeting' test for internet jurisdiction

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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