also brings to the forefront complex legal questions involving international intellectual property rights, Indian GI law, and principles derived from multilateral treaties, such as the TRIPS Agreement. The Indian GI law, consistent with TRIPS Article 23.3, allows for such coexistence, provided mechanisms are in place to differentiate between the two. Application for Registration (Section 11)Section 11 of the GI Act outlines the eligibility criteria for applying for a GI in India. The Court directed that the Registrar consider the GI application for “Chilean PISCO” (Application No. The judgment clarifies the scope and applicability of key provisions of the GI Act, emphasises the difference between GI and trademark regimes, and upholds international standards such as those under TRIPS.