$~36 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CS(COMM) 51/2026 L OREAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED .....Plaintiff Through: Mr. Gaurav Gogia and Mr. Mayank Saraf, Advocates.

versus SHANAZ BARIZ .....Defendant Through:

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI SINGH

O R D E R

% 20.01.2026 I.A. 1533/2026 (Exemption)

1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. Application stands disposed of.

I.A. 1534/2026 (Exemption from pre-institution mediation)

3. This application is filed on behalf of the Plaintiff under Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 read with Section 151 of CPC seeking exemption from Pre-Institution Mediation.

4. Having regard to the facts of the present case wherein urgent relief is prayed for and in light of the judgment of Supreme Court in Yamini Manohar v. T.K.D. Keerthi, (2024) 5 SCC 815, as also Division Bench of this Court in Chandra Kishore Chaurasia v. RA Perfumery Works Private Ltd., 2022 SCC OnLine Del 3529, exemption is granted to the Plaintiff from Pre-Institution Mediation.

5. Application is allowed and disposed of.

I.A. 1535/2026 (u/O XI Rule 1(4) of Commercial Courts Act, 2015 r/w Section 151 CPC)

6. This application is filed on behalf of the Plaintiff seeking to place on record additional documents within 30 days.

7. Plaintiff, if it wishes to file additional documents at a later stage, shall do so strictly in accordance with provisions of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

8. Application is allowed and disposed of.

CS(COMM) 51/2026

9. Let plaint be registered as a suit.

10. Upon filing of process fee, issue summons to the Defendant through all permissible modes, returnable before the learned Joint Registrar on

02.03.2026.

11. Summons shall state that the written statements shall be filed by the Defendant within 30 days from the receipt of summons along with affidavit of admission/denial of the documents filed by the Plaintiff.

12. It will be open to the Plaintiff to file replication within the stipulated time from the date of receipt of written statement along with affidavit of admission/denial of documents filed by the Defendant.

13. If any of the parties wish to seek inspection of any documents, the same be sought and given the timeline prescribed in Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018.

14. Learned Joint Registrar will carry out admission/denial of documents and marking of exhibits.

I.A. 1532/2026 (u/O XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 r/w Section 151 CPC)

15. This application is filed on behalf of the Plaintiff under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 read with Section 151 of CPC for grant of ex parte ad interim injunction against the Defendant.

16. Issue notice to the Defendant through all permissible modes, returnable on 05.02.2026. Dasti in addition.

17. It is stated in the plaint that Plaintiff is a wholly-owned subsidiary of global beauty leader L'Oreal S.A., France and is engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing and selling of a wide range of cosmetics, beauty and personal care products including high quality skin care products, such as moisturizers, serums, sunscreens and anti-ageing solutions under globally renowned brands like L'Oreal, L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline, and Gamier amongst several others. Plaintiff has grown to become one of world’s leading and most trusted players in cosmetics and haircare industry, offering an extensive range of products. In particular, Plaintiff is a global leader in the eye-makeup segment, especially in relation to products such as kajal, eyeliners, mascaras and eye shadows, and enjoys an unparalleled reputation, consumer trust, and market presence worldwide in respect of the said goods and business. Plaintiff’s business reputation in these sectors is indicative of the long-standing trust and loyalty of its consumer base. Plaintiff is renowned for maintaining stringent quality controls, innovation in product development and adherence to global standards in manufacturing and safety. 18. It is stated that in 1909, Eugene Schueller founded a company which eventually evolved into present-d