Prada faces a PIL in the Bombay High Court for allegedly copying India’s iconic Kolhapuri chappals without credit ...

The row over Kolhapuri chappals has escalated with a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Bombay High Court ...

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Italian luxury brand Prada, accusing it of ...

PIL filed against Prada for cultural appropriation of Kolhapuri chappal, seeking GI protection and artisan recognition in ...

The PIL, filed by Intellectual Property Rights advocate Ganesh S Hingemire o July 2, also seeks a direction to the government ...

Intellectual Property Rights advocate Ganesh S Hingemire filed the PIL on July 2, 2025.

A Public Interest Litigation has been submitted to the Bombay High Court against luxury fashion label Prada, alleging that it ...

Mumbai: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against luxury fashion house Prada for allegedly appropriating Maharashtra’s Kolhapuri chappal without authorisation.

Kolhapuri chappals trace their origins to the 12th century in Maharashtra, particularly in the town of Kolhapur, from which ...

Prada's rebranding of Kolhapuri chappals triggered a heated debate on cultural appropriation. The GI-tagged footwear's ...

After criticism over cultural appropriation, Prada admits its 2026 line was inspired by Kolhapuri chappals and opens door to ...

Prada has acknowledged that its sandals, resembling Kolhapuri chappals, were inspired by Indian handcrafted footwear after ...