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Today(on 16th April), The Supreme Court of India engaged with Patanjali promoters, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, to assess their sincerity over misleading ads disparaging modern medicine. The apology was deemed insufficient, and the case is adjourned till April 23 for further commitment demonstration. The Indian Medical Association filed the plea, citing a smear campaign against modern medicine and COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
The Supreme Court fined an intervention applicant Rs.10,000 for attempting to join a case against Patanjali Ayurved with misleading claims. The applicant alleged a quack doctor’s role in their mother’s death, but the court dismissed the application, warning against manipulating the legal process. Patanjali faced criticism for misleading advertisements and offered an unconditional apology.
NEW DELHI: Today (10th April): The Supreme Court has rejected Patanjali’s unconditional apology for misleading advertisements, criticizing the company for deliberate disobedience. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah emphasized that leniency would not be shown. Patanjali founders acknowledged the breach, but the court disapproved, asserting the seriousness of the matter. The case pertains to false advertisements for Patanjali’s medicinal products.
Today (2nd April): The Supreme Court chastised Patanjali Ayurved for airing misleading advertisements for its ayurvedic products, demanding a more substantial apology for breaching its commitment. The Court expressed disappointment in Patanjali’s casual apology affidavit and hinted at perjury charges due to document discrepancies. Both Ramdev and Patanjali’s Managing Director are required to appear personally at the next hearing.
Patanjali Ayurved and Acharya Balkrishna on Wednesday apologized unconditionally to the Supreme Court for their contentious advertisements targeting evidence-based medicine, assuring not to repeat such campaigns. They emphasized the intention to promote Ayurveda for a healthier lifestyle. The Court had warned Patanjali in 2023, and recently mandated the personal attendance of Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna for the ongoing case.
