Karnataka High Court Today (June 24) stayed legal proceedings against Patanjali’s Divya Pharmacy and Acharya Balakrishna in a misleading ad case. The case relates to products for blood pressure and diabetes that allegedly made objectionable claims.
Kerala: Today, 6th Feb, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, the promoters of Patanjali Ayurved, have filed an application in a Kerala court, requesting the recall of a non-bailable arrest warrant that was issued against them for not attending a scheduled court hearing in a case related to misleading advertisements.
A Palakkad court issued a non-bailable warrant against Baba Ramdev in a case filed by the Drugs Inspector. The case, registered in October 2024, falls under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. It alleges violations related to misleading medical claims. The court’s order highlights legal action against unverified health advertisements.
A Kerala court has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna after allegations of misleading claims about Patanjali Ayurved products curing ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. The case, triggered by complaints from ophthalmologist K.V. Babu, cites violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. This action follows the Supreme Court’s warning against unchecked misleading advertisements.
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.
On Monday(29th April),The Uttarakhand licensing authority suspended licenses for 14 Patanjali Divya Pharmacy products due to misleading ads. The Supreme Court will address Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna’s published apology today(on April 30th).
