Seeks compensation over deceptive claims

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Feb 5: The Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) has taken authorized motion towards Sony Pictures Networks, the producers of the favored actuality present ‘Shark Tank India,’ and Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd. The dispute arises from claims made on the present throughout an episode that aired on January 30 this 12 months.
In a hand-out issued, CBMAK, the acknowledged umbrella group for all cricket bat producers within the Kashmir valley, vehemently denied the depiction of Tramboo Sports because the unique producer of Kashmir willow cricket bats.
The Association expressed deep concern over the statements made by Tramboo Sports on “Shark Tank India,” alleging that they’ve misled the general public and induced vital hurt to its members’ companies.
The Association asserted that these misrepresentations have dealt a “severe blow” to the gross sales of their members’ bats and have broken the fame of the complete indigenous Kashmiri bat-making business.
CBMAK emphasised the superior high quality of bats manufactured by its members, endorsed and utilized by numerous star cricketers, setting the stage for its claims towards Tramboo Sports.
CBMAK expressed astonishment on the claims made by Tramboo Sports through the “Shark Tank India” Season 3 episode dated January thirtieth, 2024. They alleged that Tramboo Sports falsely introduced themselves as the only real producers of Kashmir willow bats, inflicting hurt to CBMAK members.
The Association contended that Tramboo Sports’ false assertions have resulted in a extreme impression on the gross sales and provide of CBMAK members’ bats, deceptive the general public and purchasers and tarnishing the picture of the indigenous business.
While claiming unequivocal help from its members, CBMAK emphasised its position because the true and solely consultant of Kashmir’s cricket bat producers, positioning itself because the guardian of the prosperity and welfare of the native bat manufacturing business.
The Association, by way of its authorized counsel, has issued an in depth authorized discover demanding an on-air apology inside 15 days from each Sony Pictures Networks and Tramboo Sports. Additionally, CBMAK, by way of the authorized discover, is in search of compensation of 100 crores for damages, loss, and psychological agony suffered by CBMAK.
Meanwhile, Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd. has said that the televised pitch on “Shark Tank India” was a quick excerpt from a presentation lasting over an hour, resulting in misunderstandings. The firm additional emphasised its encouragement for everybody to prioritize enterprise improvement and contribute to the native entrepreneurial ecosystem.