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Updated: Both Consim Info & Shaadi Claim Madras HC Order Favors Them; Case Goes On

Update 2 (Oct 13): R. Sundar, CEO of Times Business Solutions Limited, which owns the SimplyMarry.com brand has said that “For all practical purposes the bridge has been crossed and all that remains is the long and winding road to the Final Judgment - The Hon’ble High Court of Madras’ order of 7th October 2009, supports SimplyMarry.com’s reputation of conducting ethical & healthy competition in the online industry.” Update 1 (Oct 12): As per the order, the interim injunction granted to Consim Info has been vacated, and Google India has been directed to adhere to its present business policy. Also, the court has directed that Consim Info's trademarks (Bharatmatrimony.com, TamilMatrimony.com, TeluguMatrimony.com ect) be not used in AdWords. Original Story (Oct 8): The Madras High Court passed an order yesterday regarding the online advertising related case filed by Consim Info (Bharatmatrimony Group) against Google and matrimonial portals Consim Info competes with - Shaadi.com (People Group), Jeevansathi.com (Info Edge) and SimplyMarry.com (TBSL). The order, though pronounced in court, hasn't been published yet, and we await a copy for more clarity. In the meantime, two of the opposing parties - People Interactive (Shaadi) and Consim Info - claim that the order favors them. We're awaiting a response from Google and SimplyMarry. Info Edge MD Sanjeev Bikhchandani has declined to comment, saying they haven't received a copy of the order yet. The next hearing in the case will be on November 4th. Last month, the Madras High Court had granted Consim Info an ex-party interim injunction…

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