In a significant legal blow to Deepika Padukone’s skincare brand 82°E, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction on Monday, February 16, 2026, restraining the company from using the name “Lotus Splash” for its facial cleanser.
The ruling is part of a larger trademark battle with the legacy brand Lotus Herbals Private Limited, which has used the “Lotus” mark since 1993.
The Court’s Decision
A Division Bench comprising Justices V. Kameswar Rao and Vinod Kumar overturned a previous 2024 order that had favored Deepika’s brand.
- The Infringement: The court found a prima facie case that “Lotus Splash” is deceptively similar to Lotus Herbals’ registered trademarks.
- Rejecting the “Descriptive” Defense: 82°E argued that the name was merely descriptive because the product contains lotus extracts. However, the bench noted that “Lotus Splash” was being used as a prominent sub-brand on the packaging and in Google ads, rather than just an ingredient label.
- Inconsistency: The court highlighted that while 82°E applied for trademarks for other products (like Turmeric Shield and Ashwagandha Bounce), it skipped “Lotus Splash,” which the bench viewed as a tactical move to avoid trademark registration while still using it as a brand name.
What This Means for 82°E
- Cease and Desist: The brand, under its parent company DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures, must immediately stop manufacturing, selling, and advertising any products under the “Lotus Splash” name.
- Scope of Order: This restraint extends to all partners, dealers, and distributors until the lawsuit is fully decided.
- Product Rebranding: 82°E will likely have to rename the conditioning cleanser if they wish to continue selling the existing formulation.