JUDGMENT

Jyoti Singh, J.

C.M. APPL. 11/2022 (Exemption)

Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

Application stands disposed of.

W.P.(C)-IPD 64/2021 & CM APPL. 47831/2019 and 10/2022

1. Present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Respondent to consider Petitioner's letter dated 23.08.2019 for inclusion of the trademark VISTARA . in the List of Well-Known Trademarks maintained by it, amongst other reliefs.

2. Factual expose to the extent relevant and captured in the writ petition is that the Petitioner is a joint venture between Tata Sons Private Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited, with Tata Sons holding majority stake of 51% in the Petitioner. It operates its full-service Airlines under the trademark VISTARA , both domestic and international and has a growing fleet of Aircrafts. On account of impeccable, excellent and efficient services provided, Petitioner's mark VISTARA has become a widely recognized and trusted brand in travel and hospitality sectors in India. VISTARA was adjudged as one of India's most promising brands in the year 2016. Several honours and awards have been earned by the Petitioner and its growing popularity