Big win for India TV and Rajat Sharma in Delhi High Court

India TV and its chairman, veteran journalist Rajat Sharma, have secured a crucial legal victory in the Delhi High Court. The court issued a significant interim order protecting their trademarks and personality rights from misuse.

Curbing misuse of logos and show name:

The order prevents the unauthorized use of the India TV logo and the popular show "Aap Ki Adalat." An infringer, identified as "Jhandiya TV," was exploiting a deceptively similar logo and the name "Baap Ki Adalat." The court has now restrained them from using these infringing marks across various platforms, including social media, websites, and audio-visual content.

Protecting Rajat Sharma's personality rights:
The order safeguards Rajat Sharma's personality rights. Jhandiya TV and others are prohibited from using his photograph, video, or name in any way that could violate those rights. This protection extends to trademarks, logos, social media posts, and other forms of content.

Content takedown on Social Media:
The court has directed prominent social media platforms like ['X' (formerly Twitter)], YouTube, and Facebook to remove infringing content. This includes posts and links containing the imitative trademarks used by Jhandiya TV. Additionally, India TV has the authority to identify further links for removal.

Importance of intellectual property protection:
This case highlights the importance of intellectual property protection in today's digital age. India TV and Rajat Sharma's commitment to pursuing legal action emphasizes their resolve to safeguard their brand reputation, integrity, and commercial interests in the ever-evolving digital landscape.