Today, On 27th May, Moti Mahal challenged Daryaganj’s trademark on ‘Butter Chicken’ in the Delhi High Court, claiming it as a generic term. The court will address this in July. Moti Mahal also disputes Daryaganj’s tagline, alleging deceptive practices. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with advocates representing both sides. The case is set for a hearing on May 29.
The Delhi High Court intervenes in a dispute between restaurant chains Moti Mahal and Daryaganj over the origins of butter chicken and dal makhani. Alleged defamatory remarks have sparked a feud, with Daryaganj lodging a complaint against Moti Mahal’s proprietors over comments made in a newspaper interview. The legal battle intensifies as both sides fiercely defend their culinary legacies.
