Delhi High Court Restrains Rupa Publications: Trade Dress Protection for EBC’s Coat-Pocket Constitution Edition INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court recently delivered an important ruling in EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd., where it restrained Rupa Publications from publishing and selling its red-and-black coat-pocket edition of the Constitution. This case highlights the growing importance of trade dress protection and the application of passing off principles in the Indian publishing industry. BACKGROUND EBC (Eastern Book Company) is a reputed legal publisher known for its distinctive coat-pocket edition of the Constitution of India. Its edition features a recognizable Continue Reading
Introduction In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect the personality rights of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The Court issued an interim injunction preventing the unauthorized use of her name, image, voice, initials (ARB), and likeness—especially in the wake of AI-generated deepfakes and online impersonation. This case highlights how Indian courts are adapting to the challenges posed by technology, AI, and digital exploitation of celebrity identities. Background of the Case Aishwarya Rai Bachchan filed a suit after discovering her identity was being misused online. Offending activities included: Fake endorsements using her name and photos Sale of Continue Reading