The Supreme Court of India restored contempt proceedings in the HERO trademark dispute between Hero Cycles Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited, setting aside the Patna High Court order that quashed action under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC.
The Supreme Court ruled that a proprietorship is only a trade name and not a juristic person with separate legal status, holding that while such a concern can be sued, it cannot itself initiate legal proceedings.
Vaibhav Pandya, stepbrother of cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya, is embroiled in a legal dispute over allegedly embezzling Rs 4 crore from a shared business. He claims it’s a family matter and a misunderstanding. The prosecution seeks an extension for investigation, emphasizing the necessity to uncover crucial financial details.
