BHAVNESH MOHANLAL AMIN vs NIRMA CHEMICALS WORKS

The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision affirming the City Civil Judge's order granting an ad interim injunction against the appellants from using the mark 'NIMA', which was found to be deceptively similar to the registered trademark 'NIRMA' owned by the plaintiffs. The Court emphasized the importance of protecting registered trademarks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, particularly Sections 28 and 29, which address infringement and the likelihood of confusion among consumers. The Court held that the defendants' use of 'NIMA' was likely to cause confusion and deception, thereby infringing upon the plaintiffs' trademark rights.