The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 — back to Table of Contents
Section 31. Appeals to the High Court
Anyone aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act or its rules may appeal to the High Court within three months of the order or decision being communicated to them.
An appeal filed after this period is not normally admitted, but the High Court may condone the delay if the appellant shows sufficient cause for not filing on time.
Note: Appeals under this Act originally lay to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). Following the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, the IPAB was abolished and its jurisdiction transferred to the High Courts, which is reflected in the current text of this section.
