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Delhi High Court Bars Akasa Air Impersonators, Orders Blocks on Scam Domains and Payments

The interim order targets a fake recruitment scheme that the court said risks irreparable harm to the airline and the public.

Overview

  • Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora granted an interim injunction on December 22 in a suit by SNV Aviation, operator of Akasa Air.
  • Eighteen defendants, including Alaska Aviation Academy Pvt Ltd, are restrained from using Akasa’s trademarks or deceptively similar marks.
  • The court directed suspension and locking of infringing domain names plus disclosure of KYC details tied to those domains.
  • Authorities were told to block specified mobile numbers, UPI IDs, and bank accounts allegedly used to collect fake recruitment fees.
  • Hearings are listed for February 3, 2026 before the Joint Registrar and May 22, 2026 before the court, with final liability yet to be decided.