Karnataka High Court
M/S Iris Computers Ltd., vs M/S Askari Infotech Pvt Ltd on 1 March, 2012
Equivalent citations: 2012 CRI. L. J. (NOC) 575 (KAR.), 2012 (2) AIR KAR R 406 2012 ACD 655 (KAR), 2012 ACD 655 (KAR)
Author: N.Ananda
Bench: N.Ananda
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