HUL Files Delhi HC Suit Against Beco Over Advertising Claims on Surf Excel and Vim
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against Kwick Living (I) Private Limited, owner of home-care brand Beco, over its 'WarOnWhatsHidden' advertising campaign. The campaign alleges that HUL's Surf Excel and Vim products contain chemicals linked to skin irritation. HUL claims commercial disparagement, trademark infringement, and passing off, challenging Beco's testing methods and the campaign's portrayal. The court has issued notice to Beco and scheduled further hearings for August 21.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 19 Aug, 11:29 am. Other outlets followed.