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.
Moti Mahal has sued Daryaganj restaurant, claiming that the tagline “Creators of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani” is deceptive. The Delhi High Court is embroiled in a legal battle over the origin of these iconic dishes. Moti Mahal asserts its founder, Mr. Gujral, as the true creator, intertwining culinary history and legal recognition.