The latest season of Shark Tank India has found itself embroiled in a legal dispute as the Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) has filed a lawsuit against Sony Pictures Networks and Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd., the producers of the show. The controversy stems from allegations made during an episode aired on January 30, 2024.According to reports, CBMAK, the recognized governing body representing all cricket bat producers in the Kashmir Valley, vehemently refuted claims made by the Tramboo brothers on the show. In an interview with Kashmir-based news source Kashmir Dot Com, CBMAK expressed deep concern over assertions made by the Tramboo brothers, stating that they were misleading the public and causing significant harm to the businesses of their members.CBMAK: PRESS CONFERENCEMembers of Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir held a press conference in Srinagar alleging misrepresentation facts by a company which participated in the Shark Tank India. Watch a Video pic.twitter.com/OFNDNx4HwH— Kashmir Life (@KashmirLife) February 6, 2024The association alleges that the misrepresentations made on Shark Tank India have had a detrimental impact on the sales of their members bats and have tarnished the reputation of the entire indigenous Kashmiri bat-making industry. CBMAK emphasized the superior quality of bats manufactured by its members, endorsed by various star cricketers, and deemed the Tramboo brothers claims as false and damaging.In response to the alleged false claims, CBMAK has taken decisive legal action. The association has submitted a comprehensive legal notice to Sony Pictures Networks and Tramboo Sports, demanding an on-air apology within 15 days. Additionally, CBMAK has initiated legal proceedings seeking Rs 100 crore in compensation for the losses, damage, and mental anguish endured by its members.While there has been no official statement from the show or the channel regarding the legal action, the matter has garnered widespread attention and raised questions about the responsibility of reality TV shows in verifying claims made by participants.
