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.
Kunal Kamra is embroiled in controversy following his video “Naya Bharat,” leading to T-Series issuing a copyright strike due to the use of altered song lyrics. Kamra defended his work, claiming it falls under fair use and criticized T-Series for potential implications on other creators. He expressed disdain for corporate dominance, holding up a copy of the Indian Constitution as a symbol of his rights. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister and law enforcement initiated action against Kamra for remarks about Eknath Shinde, while Kamra remains defiant, stating he won’t apologize. The incident has sparked significant political backlash and debates over freedom of expression.
The Delhi High Court Today (Dec 19) orally observed that popular restaurant chain Wow Momo cannot claim a monopoly on using the word “Wow” in the restaurant sector Justice Amit Bansal made the observation while hearing Wow! Momo’s plea to halt Hong Kong-based Wow Burger from commencing operations in India. The judge noted that the word ‘Wow’ is very commonly used in the restaurant space and could be too generic to be monopolized. He also expressed reservations about injuncting a global chain from using its trade name.
