Bombay HC grants Vadilal's Mumbai branch interim relief in trademark feud with Ahmedabad kin

A decades-old dispute between two branches of the Gandhi family behind ice-cream brand Vadilal has reignited, this time in the Bombay High Court. The Mumbai branch won interim relief in a trademark clash tied to an alleged food quality violation, deepening a familial and brand-control battle.

— Filed Wed, 1 Jul, 2026, 17:20 IST · Source Mint · Companies · Updated

Bombay High Court granted interim relief to the Mumbai branch of the Gandhi family behind ice-cream brand Vadilal in a trademark dispute with the Ahmedabad branch, tied to an alleged food quality violation reigniting a decades-old family feud.

Why this matters

The ruling extends a run of Bombay HC actions shielding Vadilal's Mumbai branch, protecting its 'Vadilal' brand rights pending arbitration amid the family feud with the Ahmedabad faction.

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