In a bid to combat trademark infringement, Jindal Stainless lodged First Information Reports (FIRs) against two manufacturers of Hisar — Devi ji Steel Industries, owned by Mukesh Agarwal, and Ridhi Sidhi Steel (Kamdhenu).
The owner of Devji Steel Industries has already been arrested. The FIRs have been filed under sections 63 and 65 of the Copyright Act of 1957, as well as under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code for Devi Ji Steel Industries.
In response to the complaints filed by Jindal Stainless, the local police conducted criminal raids at the premises of manufacturing units of both companies.
The investigating officer seized a substantial quantity of counterfeit goods, bearing the RM JINDAL mark, from both factories during the raids.
A senior official from Jindal Stainless expressed their strong disapproval, stating, "We condemn the sale of counterfeit products and are against infringement of our trademark. Such unethical actions undermine the integrity of the market and we will tirelessly fight against such manufacturers to safeguard the industry from such ill intentions. Our unwavering dedication lies in delivering only safe and top-of-the-line stainless steel solutions to all the customers."
Jindal Stainless has consistently resorted to legal measures against individuals and entities involved in the sale of counterfeit products. The Company considers such violations to be serious crimes and intends to pursue legal action to address those, thereby shielding unwary consumers from unscrupulous practices prevalent in the market.