Delhi High Court Summons Woodland's MD and Senior Manager In Trademark Infringement Suit

The Delhi High Court has summoned Woodland (Aero Club) Pvt. Ltd.'s Managing Director Harkirat Singh and Senior Manager Madan Kalra to personally appear and file affidavits explaining why key correspondence with rival manufacturer Speedways Tyre Treads was not disclosed in Woodland's trademark infringement suit. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora issued the direction on December 01, 2025...

LiveLawBiz: Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 07, 2025

TAX Madras HC Quashes SCNs Against Apollo Tyres & MRF; Says S.74 GST Act Cannot Be Invoked When Tax Was Paid Voluntarily GST Demand Cannot Exceed Amount Mentioned In Show Cause Notice: J&K& L High Court ITAT Cannot Re-Adjudicate Issues Under Guise Of Rectification U/S 254(2)Income Tax Act: Madras High Court Manufacturing& Packaging Of Cement Not Civil Construction Activities;...

LiveLawBiz: Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 06, 2025

TAXServices To Marriott Hotel In Hong Kong Are 'Export Of Services': CESTAT Mumbai Sets Aside Service Tax DemandLimitation For ITAT Rectification Runs From Date Of Receipt Of Order, Not Date Of It's Passing: Bombay High CourtGSTR-3B To Become Non-Editable November Onwards: GSTN Issues FAQs On Return Filing, Advisory On Automatic Suspension Of GST RegistrationBombay Sales Tax Act | High Court...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Order Asking GoBoult To Add 'Formerly BOULT' Disclaimer In Rebranded Products

The Karnataka High Court has upheld an order directing a consumer electronics brand to prominently display the disclaimer “formerly BOULT” on all products sold under its new name “GoBoult,” saying the step was necessary to prevent confusion with rival brand “GoBold.”A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Poonacha delivered the order on November 24,...

Calcutta High Court Denies Interim Relief To Indian Importer In 'PL SUPREME' Trademark Row With Chinese Manufacturer

The Calcutta High Court has refused an interim injunction to Kolkata-based torch importer Parul Ruparelia and an associated entity in their trademark infringement and passing-off suit over the mark “PL SUPREME” against the Chinese manufacturers of the torch.It held that Chinese manufacturer Camme Wang and its associated entity are the prior adopters and owners of the...

Delhi High Court Awards ₹1.5 Lakh To Tommy Hilfiger Against Kolkata Trader Who Sold Fake Products

The Delhi High Court has recently held that a clear case of trademark infringement and passing off has been established against a Kolkata trader who was found supplying counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger products. A bench of Justice Tejas Karia delivered the judgment on November 28, 2025, holding that the use of Hilfiger's registered marks on fake goods had deceived consumers into believing there was...

LiveLawBiz: Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 05, 2025

TAX Income Tax Appeal Cannot Be Rejected Solely For Assessee's Non-Appearance Before CIT(A): Kerala High Court Interest On Delayed Agricultural Income Tax Not Deductible U/S 37 Income TaxAct: Kerala High Court Income From Public Religious/Charitable Trusts Not Eligible For ExemptionU/S 10(23BBA) Income Tax Act: Kerala High Court Non-MonetaryBenefits From Manufacturer “Promotional” In...

Delhi High Court Rejects ITC's Plea To Restrain Adyar Gate Hotels From Using 'Dakshin' Mark

The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected ITC Limited's interim plea to restrain Chennai-based Adyar Gate Hotels Limited from using the restaurant brand Dakshin. The court held that ITC had failed to establish territorial jurisdiction and had not made out a prima facie case of infringement or passing off. It said ITC could not rely on online reservations or the existence of their...

Calcutta High Court Says KMP Coconut Oil Packaging Looks Too Similar to Shalimar's, Upholds Injunction

The Calcutta High Court has upheld an interim injunction in favour of Shalimar Chemical Works Pvt. Ltd. that restrains Edible Products (India) Ltd., which sells coconut oil under the “KMP” brand, from using packaging the court found deceptively similar to Shalimar's long used trade dress. A division bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya in an order...

LiveLawBiz: Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 04, 2025

TAX Kerala Building Tax Act | Increased Plinth Area Due To Additional Construction Justifies Building Tax Reassessment: High Court Centre Clarifies EV Manufacturing Scheme; Says OEM Non-Participation Linked to India–EU FTA Uncertainty Delhi High Court Cautions GST Dept Against Errors In Mentioning Financial Years, Due Dates In SCNs & Orders GST Exemption For Residential Lease Applies...

Bombay High Court Bars Chemco Plast From Using “CHEMCO” As Trademark, Allows Use As Domain Name

The Bombay High Court has partly granted an interim injunction in favour of Chemco Plastic Industries Pvt. Ltd, restraining rival plastic manufacturer Chemco Plast from using the marks “CHEMCO” or “CHEMCO PLAST” as trademarks. However, the Court declined to stop the firm from using “Chemco” as its trade name or domain name, citing its long and concurrent use.A single bench of...

Madras High Court Strikes Out 'Sangeetham House Of Veg' Trademark For Violating Earlier Settlement In Infringment Suit

The Madras High Court has ordered the removal of the “Sangeetham House of Veg” trademark held by a Thiruchendur-based restaurant, after finding that the registration was obtained in violation of an earlier court-recorded settlement that required the outlet to change its name. The settlement had been reached in a trademark infringement suit filed by Chennai-based Sangeetha Veg...