Delhi High Court Today (July 1) stayed a Rs 340 crore damages order against Amazon in a trademark case filed by Beverly Hills Polo Club owner Lifestyle Equities. The stay came without Amazon needing to deposit any money.
The Indian Supreme Court expressed significant concerns over Flipkart’s market dominance, questioning its impact on competition and smaller businesses. The Court appointed an amicus curiae and highlighted issues regarding Flipkart’s discounts harming small traders. AIOVA, the complainant, was absent from the hearing, leading to a discussion about fair representation in the case.
Attorney General R. Venkataramani Today (Dec 12) urged the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to list the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) plea seeking consolidation of writ petitions filed by e-commerce resellers. The matter, which Venkataramani mentioned before CJI, is expected to be heard on Monday (Dec 16).
Amazon & Flipkart Cases
The Delhi High Court has protected Jackie Shroff’s rights, preventing unauthorized use of his identity by e-commerce, AI, and social media entities. The court restricted the use of Shroff’s name, image, and likeness without consent. The court also examined a YouTube video featuring Shroff and considered the context of the term “Thug Life.” The court emphasized the importance of artistic expression and declined to issue an interim injunction against the content creator.
