Bombay High Court Today (July 16) dismissed a PIL accusing luxury brand Prada of copying Maharashtra’s traditional Kolhapuri chappals. The petition claimed cultural misappropriation and sought apology and compensation for Indian artisans.
A PIL filed in the Bombay High Court accuses fashion brand Prada of copying the GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal design, demanding compensation and apology, stating it is a cultural symbol of Maharashtra with deep public sentiment attached.
