New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) has initiated legal proceedings against Sony Pictures Networks, the producers of 'Shark Tank India,' and Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd. The dispute arises from claims made during an episode that aired on January 30, 2024.

CBMAK, recognized as the umbrella organization for all cricket bat manufacturers in the Kashmir valley, has strongly refuted Tramboo Sports' portrayal as the exclusive manufacturer of Kashmir willow cricket bats. The Association contends that statements made on "Shark Tank India" have misled the public and caused significant harm to the businesses of its members.

Expressing deep concern, CBMAK asserts that these misrepresentations have dealt a ...