BREAKING: PIL in Supreme Court to Stop Trademark of “Operation Sindoor”; Petitioner Says It Represents National Sacrifice, Not Profit
Minakshi Bindhani
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The PIL says that some people, listed as Respondent Nos. 10 to 14, have filed applications on May 7 and 8, 2025, to get the name “Operation Sindoor” registered under Class 41 through TM-1 applications before the Trademark Registry (listed as Respondent Nos. 6 to 9).
NEW DELHI: Today, 10th May: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India, asking the Court to stop the commercial trademark registration of the name “Operation Sindoor”. The petitioner strongly feels that the name stands for national sacrifice and must not be used to make money.
The PIL says that some people, listed as Respondent Nos. 10 to 14, have filed applications on May 7 and 8, 2025, to get the name “Operation Sindoor” registered under Class 41 through TM-1 applications before the Trademark Registry (listed as Respondent Nos. 6 to 9).
The petitioner has said, “It involves the emotions of not only the countryman but also of those who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.”
The PIL claims that anyone trying to earn profit from this name is hurting the emotions of the Indian people and the families of the martyrs.
It also adds that “Operation Sindoor” is not just any name, but one that has deep meaning for Indians. It is currently linked with a military operation carried out by Indian defence forces. So, letting private people or companies use this name for commercial purposes is not right.
The petitioner has clearly said that trying to sell or use this name for business is “a misuse of public sentiment and an attempt to derive financial gain from national tragedy.”
The PIL also highlights that allowing such a trademark goes against Section 9 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. This section does not allow the registration of any trademark that is against public morality, hurts public feelings, or is misleading.
It requests the Supreme Court to act quickly and take strong action. It asks the court to stop these trademark applications and protect the name “Operation Sindoor” from being used in a way that disrespects the Indian armed forces and national values.
The petitioner has also mentioned the tragic terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, in which many innocent civilians lost their lives. This attack has shaken the entire country, and the name “Operation Sindoor” has now become a symbol of sacrifice, patriotism, and emotional unity.
The plea finally adds, “It involves the emotions of not only the countryman but also of those who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.”
