The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed petitions filed by Bata India and Liberty Shoes challenging the Delhi High Court’s July 2025 judgment that had revived Crocs Inc. USA’s passing off suits against several Indian footwear manufacturers, including Bata, Liberty, Relaxo, and Action Shoes. [Bata India, Liberty Vs Crocs India USA]. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe said, "We are not inclined to entertain this plea. The Delhi High Court has merely restored the suits for consideration by the trial court ... We, however, make it clear that the trial court of the learned single judge shall consider the matters uninfluenced by any observations made by the division bench or by the dismissal of these SLPs. Question of law kept open."

The matter concerns litigation

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