JUDGMENT

V. KAMESWAR RAO, J.

CM APPL. 25782/2024(condonation of delay in filing reply to the present appeal)

1. For the reasons stated in the application, the delay of 35 days in filing reply of the respondents in compliance of order dated 12.03.2024, is condoned.

2. The application is disposed of.

CM APPL. 25783/2024

3. For the reasons stated in the application, we allow this application and treat their reply to the appeal as their counter affidavit which was directed vide order dated 12.03.2024.

4. The application is allowed and disposed of.

FAO(OS) (COMM) 45/2024 CM APPL. 14991/2024

5. This appeal has been filed with the following prayers:-

“a) Set aside the impugned order dated 25.01.2024 and that during the pendency of the suit the Hon'ble Court may be pleased to pass the order restraining the defendants, their directors, partners, owners, dealers, distributors, agents, stockiest and servants, employees, assigns and all other persons acting on their behalf from manufacturing, selling, importing, exporting, offering for sale, advertising, directly or indirectly dealing in Cosmetics, Beauty and Hygiene products under the impugned trade mark LOTUS SPLASH or LOTUS derivative marks or any ot