I find the Indian legal system confusing, but this story looks serious: http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/HC-Orders-Action-if-Amway-Continues-Unauthorised-Business/2016/04/29/article3405980.ece The 2 states involved are in the southeastern part of India, and appear to have some common government elements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telangana