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Yashram Lifestyle files contempt plea against ABFRL in Karnataka High Court

Published
Oct 27, 2021

Women’s fashion brand Yashram Lifestyle has filed a contempt plea against leading fashion house Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) in the Karnataka High Court for manufacturing and selling patented products.
 

Yashram Lifestyle files contempt plea against ABFRL in Karnataka High Court - Aditya Birla Retail Limited- Facebook


Yashram Lifestyle has sought attachment of the assets of ABFRL along with detention of all the personnel for breach of the court order.
 
On September 25, the Karnataka HC had granted an absolute injunction in favour of Yashram Lifestyle. This restrained ABFRL from manufacturing or selling sanitary undergarments, which were patented by Yashram Lifestyle Brands since 2009.

However, Yashram Lifestyle claims that ABFRL has continued to manufacture, market, and sell patented products on its e-commerce website and various other channels, thereby wilfully disobeying court order.
 
“It's been disappointing to witness such blatant disregard for the law. I have to fight for my statutory right granted by the Indian government. It’s not an easy battle, but it must be fought. Unfortunately, I had no choice but to initiate contempt action against a business house that I have always admired,” Deepa Kumar managing director of Yashram Lifestyle Brands told CNBC-TV.
 
Commenting on the matter, a spokesperson for ABFRL told CNBC-TV: "We are filing an appeal in the court shortly. However, in the meanwhile, we have instructed our business to follow the court order."

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