Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Delhi HC: Hyderabad Society Can't Open New 'Princeton' Institutes
A court in Delhi, India, has told a school in Hyderabad it can't start any more schools using the name 'Princeton'.
Princeton University, a famous school in the U.S., said the Hyderabad school was using its name without permission.
The court agreed with Princeton University, stating the Hyderabad school could be unfairly benefiting from Princeton's good name, since many Indian students go to Princeton University.
The court ruled that the Hyderabad school can continue to operate the schools it already has, but can't open new ones with 'Princeton' in the name.
Delhi High Court ruled against Vagdevi Educational Society.
Vagdevi Educational Society runs schools in Hyderabad using the name Princeton.
Princeton University, based in the US, objected to the name usage.
Court found Princeton University has established reputation in India.
Vagdevi Educational Society cannot open any new institutions using the name 'Princeton'.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Princeton University, Vagdevi Educational Society
- What
- Delhi High Court ruled against Vagdevi Educational Society, barring them from opening new institutions using the name 'Princeton'
- When
- September 26, 2023
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Princeton University objected to the Hyderabad-based society's use of its name, claiming it traded on their reputation.
- Plaintiff
- Princeton University
- Defendant
- Vagdevi Educational Society
- Location of Defendant
- Hyderabad, India
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Ruling
- No new institutes using 'Princeton' name
- Date of Order
- September 26