A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court of India requesting to prevent the trademark registration of “Operation Sindoor.” The petitioner argues that the name represents national sacrifice and should not be commercialized, as it hurts public sentiment and disrespects the armed forces. The case highlights concerns over public morality under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
The Trade Marks Registry has withdrawn its approval for registering the trademark ‘CHUTIYARAM’ under Class 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The decision came on Tuesday, just a day after the mark was published in the Trademark Journal and two weeks after it was initially accepted. In an official order published on Tuesday, the Trade Marks Registry admitted that the acceptance of the application was a mistake and that the mark violated legal provisions under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Former SC Justice Ajay Rastogi emphasized the importance of public morality and suggested that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should resign following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. Rastogi highlighted legal aspects, prison regulations, and the moral obligation for government officials in custody. Kejriwal was arrested for alleged money laundering related to the Delhi liquor policy.
