Online Platforms Selling Tirupati Laddu Illegally Get Legal Notice
TTD has claimed that these practice infringes upon the Geographical Indication (GI) rights exclusively granted to the temple's original laddu offering
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reportedly issued legal notices to several unauthorised companies allegedly selling Tirupati Laddus. Numerous online platforms, some US-based, including the owner of PushMyCart, have received notices.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the governing body of the Tirumala temple, has initiated legal action against various unauthorised parties allegedly involved in selling or marketing products using the name 'Tirupati Laddu'.
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