The trade mark status in the Indian Trade Mark Registry website shows as “Formalities Chk Fail” when the preliminary documentary requirements are not met. 

This could happen in instances such as non-filing of POA, non-filing of translation/transliteration when the trademark is not in English/Hindi, filing in wrong class, etc. In case of such an objection, the Trade Mark Registry usually uploads or sends a letter to the applicant/agent citing the reason for the objection and why the trade mark could not proceed further for examination. It is imperative that a suitable response is filed within one month from the date of receipt of such letter, failing which the trade mark will be abandoned due to lack of prosecution.