In a trademark
infringement case, the Delhi High Court awarded ₹5 lakh in damages to the
popular food chain Veerji Malai Chaap Wale. Justice Amit Bansal passed the
order against five eateries that failed to appear in court, resulting in an ex
parte decree and imposition of exemplary damages. The defendants, located in
Delhi, Raipur, Uttar Pradesh, and Haridwar, were found using deceptively
similar names such as VEER JI MALAI CHAAP WALE
and VEERE DI MALAI CHAAP & KATHI KABAB,
and were listed on platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Each was ordered to pay ₹1
lakh. The Court held that the use of these names was a dishonest attempt to
exploit the goodwill of Veerji Restaurant, misleading consumers and benefiting
unfairly from its reputation. As the defendants filed no written statement, the
Court accepted the plaintiff’s allegations as admitted and issued a decree
accordingly.
HIGH COURT OF DELHI, CS(COMM)862/2023
with I.A. 24140/2023 and I.A. 11635/2025
HIGH COURT OF DELHI, CS(COMM)862/2023
with I.A. 24140/2023 and I.A. 11635/2025
