Robo-Dog ‘Champak’ Sparks Marques Between BCCI and Delhi Press

A amazing legal battle has burst over the robotic dog called “Champak” at her Premier League India (IPL). It Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) He introduced the Robo-Dog strongly to AI during the IPL 2025 season to capture unique camera angles in the field and entertain fans. The name “Champak” was chosen through a Fan survey in April 2025, gaining 76% of the votes against names like Buddy and Jaffa.

Delhi Press files against BCCI

But the problem began when Delhi pressThe publisher of the popular children’s magazine ‘Champak’, filed a demand for brand violation at Delhi High Court On April 30, 2025. The magazine, a dear brand since 1969, argued that the use of “Champak” by BCCI for Robo-Dog violated its registered brand. Press argued that the Council used the name “Champak” without authorization and so that it is equivalent to commercial exploitation. The supplication also said that the nickname Star Indian Batter Shot kohliHe is Cheeku and, in one of the interviews, he himself revealed that his nickname was inspired by a character that appears in Champak magazine.

)People of all genres identify the word Champak exclusively with the plaintiff and its magazines and animal characters that are the focus of the magazine. It is reiterated that even the nickname Kohli, cheeku, is based on the character of the plaintiff’s magazine, Champak “ Quoting the appeal filed by the prosecutor.

The BCCI fought back, saying “Champak” is not unique to the magazine. His lawyer, J. Sai Deepak, He said that “Champak” is a common name, linked to a flower and even a character from the Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Tarak TV show. The BCCI emphasized that the fans chose the name, not the organization, so there was no intention of stealing the identity of the magazine.

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Drama and jokes in the courtroom in the middle of the controversy

In court, Justice saurabh banerjee He refused to ban the BCCI to use “Champak” for now, saying that there was not enough evidence of damage to the magazine. However, he asked the BCCI to formally respond in four weeks. The next audience is scheduled for July 9, 2025. The judge even joked why Delhi Press had not sued Kohli’s shotgun, whose nickname “chiku” comes from a Champak character, to which the publisher responded that Kohli’s nickname is not used for benefits.

“When did you know -this is one of Champak’s characters. But you haven’t continued against him, you have not started any action against him (Kohli shot).” The Bamerjee judge said during the sight.

The case has caused a buzz on social media, and users joked about the crash. Some mocked that the magazine could sue the botanists about the Champa Flower. Others laughed that the Champaklal television character could join the legal struggle. The dispute highlights how complicated the laws of brands can be when brands, sports and technology are combined. As the IPL pushes innovative ideas like Robo-Dog, this case could shape the protection of names in sports and entertainment.

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