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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
Ananda Vikatan Publishers (P) Ltd.
Respondent / Defendant
News Tamil 24 x 7 / S Plus Media Ltd.
Dispute Summary
Ananda Vikatan Publishers challenged an earlier dismissal order by the Commercial Division regarding its request for permanent injunctions against News Tamil 24 x 7 and S Plus Media Ltd. The core dispute involved allegations of passing off a mark ('KAZHUGU') and copyright infringement related to 'MISTER KAZHUGU'. The Madras High Court, while noting that the original order failed to compare the competing marks adequately, opted for a consent order.
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