HC restrains MKVIA from using ‘Khadi’ word, its logo

The Bombay High Court has restrained Mumbai Khadi and Village Industries Association (MKVIA) from using the word ‘Khadi’ and its logo that contains a ‘Charkha’ (spinning wheel) until further orders.

The order came on a petition by the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which argued that the Mumbai-based organisation was using the word ‘Khadi’ and a depiction of the ‘Charkha’ logo in conjunction with its name, which is an infringement of its trademark.