The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against Prada for allegedly copying Kolhapuri chappals, citing lack of locus by the petitioners. The court said only the GI tag holder can take legal action, not unrelated individuals claiming public interest
The application was filed by Subajith Saha, Trademark Agent (TM No – 32530) on behalf of Prof Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University on 24 September 2020.
Subsequently, the order exempts goods manufactured and sold by artisans registered with Development Commissioner', from use of Standard Mark under licence from Bureau of Indian Standards
