Delhi HC Halts Akasa Air Impersonation Scams, Restrains Trademark Use

• Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against entities impersonating Akasa Air for recruitment scams.
• SNV Aviation Private Limited (Akasa Air) filed a commercial suit alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
• Defendants falsely offered job opportunities, demanding 'process fees' and using Akasa Air's registered trademarks like 'AKASA' and 'AKASA AIR', and similar marks like 'AKASHA' and 'AKAASA'.
• Court found a prima facie case, citing misrepresentation, deception, and passing off, emphasizing public interest protection.
• Injunction includes restraining trademark use, suspending domain names, disclosing KYC, and blocking mobile numbers, UPI IDs, and bank accounts.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC protects Akasa Air and public from recruitment scams, restraining trademark misuse.