The Gujarat High Court has rejected an appeal by garba organisers Sheri Affair in a trademark dispute with Safed Parindey Event Management Company.
Sheri Affair had approached the City Civil Commercial Court, alleging that Safed Parindey had registered a firm with a name deceptively similar to their garba themes, misleading the public through social media. After the Commercial Court dismissed their injunction plea, Sheri Affair urgently moved the High Court seeking a stay on the lower court’s order. The High Court, however, refused to grant any relief.
According to Sheri Affair, they have hosted garba events at Thakar Farm on SG Highway under themes such as “Ye Wala Safed” (2022), “Safed Ishq” (2023), and “Safed Parindey” (2024). Their upcoming event is titled “Safed Heroes.”
The organisers argued that the rival firm’s adoption of the phrase “Safed Parindey” infringed on their trademark rights and reputation. They had also sought token compensation of ₹1 for the alleged infringement.
The Commercial Court, however, ruled that Sheri Affair failed to establish a prima facie case. The petitioners could not provide sufficient evidence of goodwill, sales, or supporting records. Moreover, the defendants were the first to apply for trademark registration of “Safed Parindey,” while Sheri Affair’s application was filed later. Since the trademark is not yet officially registered, the court concluded that no valid infringement claim could be sustained.