Facts: In "Powertech Labs Inc. v. Das," the plaintiffs, Powertech Labs Inc., alleged that the defendants, including Angela Das and Ronald Klopfer, were involved in conspiracy, interference with economic relations, and breach of contract. The defendants counterclaimed with allegations of defamation, interference, and constructive dismissal. The case involved the hydrogen fuel industry, with Powertech seeking to prevent the defendants from sharing information about the lawsuit within the industry.

Issue: The core legal issue was whether Powertech should be granted a gag order to prevent communication about the case by the defendants within the hydrogen fuel industry, and whether the defendants' counterclaims, particularly regarding defamation, held merit to warrant injunctive relief.

Court’s Ruling: The court dismissed the application for a gag order, finding it ill-conceived and lacking merit for injunctive relief. The court stated that the defamation claims were not clear, and potential defenses like justification and qualified privilege existed. The prerequisites for injunctive relief, such as serious question to be tried, irreparable harm, and balance of convenience, were not satisfied by the applicants.

Costs/Damages Awarded: The court awarded costs to Powertech, the successful party, at Scale C for the entire application, with special costs for the portion related to the preservation letters. These costs were payable forthwith, emphasizing the court's stance on the unjustified nature of the injunction application.