The Delhi High Court has halted 15 businesses from using names similar to “Domino’s Pizza,” citing potential public health risks due to confusion. Justice Saurabh Banerjee emphasized that the threshold for deceptive similarity is lower for food items. The case will continue on September 17, 2023.
The 18% tax on popcorn introduced by the 55th GST Council has caused a lot of anger among netizens. Many people are upset about the higher tax on popcorn, especially caramel popcorn, which has added sugar. The GST Council has explained that the tax on caramel popcorn will be higher than regular namkeen because of its sugar content. People are sharing their thoughts on how this tax will affect common snacks.
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The Karnataka High Court on 23rd May, expressed uncertainty about its jurisdiction over Swiggy’s plea against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) directive. The court questioned if any part of the case’s cause of action took place in Karnataka, requesting additional clarity from Swiggy. The dispute centers on sharing confidential information with the CCI during an anti-competitive practice probe.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a Kerala restaurant owner accused of selling adulterated shawarma, which allegedly caused a customer’s death. The decision solidified relief from arrest granted in December 2023, reflecting a balance between legal proceedings and individual rights in cases involving grave allegations. This signals the gravity of food safety violations and the legal repercussions.
