Can "unbranded" goods sold by a shop claiming Trademark be viewed as "branded" for tax purposes? Madras HC to decide

Would an idli sold by popular restaurant chain Murugan idlis or a dosa sold by Saravana Bhavan be viewed as "branded" idlis or dosas for tax purposes? and allied questions would be dealt with by the Court.
Madras High Court
Madras High Court

Would an idli sold by popular restaurant chain Murugan idlis or a dosa sold by Saravana Bhavan be viewed as "branded" good for tax purposes? Can an "unbranded" cake sold by a bakery be viewed in the same way that a trademarked "McVeggie" burger is treated when it comes to taxation?

Chocko Choza, a bakery selling premium confectioneries, cakes etc. with an outlet in Coimbatore, is the latest to weigh in on these questions, by joining a fray of parties challenging the State tax authority's interpretation of "branded" goods under Section 2 (9) of the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006 (Choco Choza v. Sales Tax Officer).

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