Patanjali Ayurved co-founders, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, are facing criminal proceedings for deceptive advertising. The case centers on purportedly misleading advertisements, leading to contempt of court proceedings. The charges, rooted in the Drugs And Magic Remedies Act, reflect the government’s resolve to uphold advertising integrity. The outcome could impact advertising regulations.
Today, On 20th May, The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Health Ministry over the absence of specific standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample collection and transport in diagnostic laboratories. The court granted a six-week period for the ministry to submit a status report on actions taken. The urgency of establishing guidelines for diagnostic laboratories emphasized, highlighting crucial public health and safety issues.
Today (15th May): The Supreme Court closed the contempt of court case against two NCDRC members in the Ireo Grace Realtech case, despite dissatisfaction with their explanation. The court stressed the importance of obeying orders and urged caution. The case originated from non-bailable warrants issued against Ireo Grace’s directors despite a Supreme Court stay order.
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Today (14th May): The Supreme Court of India reserved its verdict in the contempt of court case against Patanjali Ayurved and its owners, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, over misleading advertisements. The court dispensed with their personal appearance pending the submission of an affidavit detailing the steps taken to remove the misleading ads and recall suspended products. The case has drawn attention to larger issues, including unethical practices in modern medicine and the liability of celebrities endorsing misleading advertisements.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court found Suman Singh Sikarwar, editor of Dainik Chambal Vani, guilty of contempt of court for publishing a news report against a judge. A fine of Rs 1 lakh and additional costs were imposed. The court cautioned Sikarwar to be more careful in the future to avoid such situations.
Today (9th April): The Supreme Court of India issued a notice regarding unauthorized tree cutting in the forest ridge near Delhi University, ordering an immediate halt to the activities. Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan directed authorities to maintain the status quo and expressed willingness to consider tree replantation. The court emphasized the prohibition of further tree felling.
On Thursday(2nd May), The Calcutta High Court warned the West Bengal Chief Secretary for delaying prosecution sanction in the school jobs for cash scam case, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow response and highlighting the urgency of the situation. The court indicated its authority to supervise proceedings and raised concerns about potential abuse of power and manipulation of the justice system.
The Supreme Court of India has granted an interim stay on the imprisonment of retired IPS officer G Sampath Kumar, following a contempt of court proceeding initiated by cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The case is set for a detailed hearing on May 3. The Madras High Court found Kumar guilty of contempt for derogatory comments.
The Delhi High Court (HC) held an individual in contempt for using a forged document to cut down a tree, emphasizing the importance of legal compliance in environmental matters. The court’s decision underscores the consequences of fraudulent actions and the imperative of obeying court orders. The case highlights the judiciary’s commitment to upholding environmental laws.
On Monday(8th April), The Karnataka High Court expressed concern over state authorities’ casual attitude towards complying with court orders, stressing that delayed compliance is akin to contempt of court. It issued notices to various government and semi-government bodies and raised questions about compliance procedures. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on June 5.