Bombay High Court Allows Tata Play to Use ‘Astro Duniya’ Mark

The Bombay High Court refused to restrain Tata Play from using the mark “Tata Play Astro Duniya” for its astrology channel.

The Court rejected an interim injunction plea by astrologer Rajeev Prakash Agarwal, ruling that "Astro Dunia" is descriptive rather than inherently distinctive. The Court noted that the combination of English and Hindi terms simply translates to "world of astrology," which describes the service provided.

Furthermore, the prominent display of the "TATA PLAY" house mark was deemed sufficient to prevent consumer confusion.

Since the plaintiff’s registration included a disclaimer on descriptive matters, he could not claim exclusive rights over the words.

[Rajeev Prakash Agarwal v. Tata Play Ltd & Ors.]