Case Title: KG Marketing India Vs Rashi Santosh Soni & Others Date of Order: August 23, 2024 Case Number: RFA(OS)(COMM) 16/2024 Neutral Citation: 2024:DHC:6385-DB: Name of Court: Delhi High Court Name of Judge: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Hon'ble Mr. Sachin Datta
Brief Facts: KG Marketing India alleged that Rashi Santosh Soni produced forged documents to claim prior use of the trademark "SURYA," which was used to seek interim relief. The court found that the documents filed by the appellant were fabricated and supported the respondent's contention that the appellant filed false statements and forged evidence to secure interim injunctions.
Decision: The court dismissed the appeal and imposed a cost of ₹2,00,000 on the appellant for unjustifiable use of judicial time. The court directed the appellant to deposit the amount with the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee within four weeks.
Law Settled: The case reaffirmed that filing forged documents and false statements can lead to initiation of proceedings under Section 340 of the CrPC, and such conduct is punishable. The court emphasized the importance of truthful disclosure and upheld the court's authority to impose costs and direct lodging of criminal complaints in cases involving fabrication and forgery.
