Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court closed the contempt case against Dr. RV Asokan, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), for making contemptuous remarks about the court. These comments were made during a press interview while the IMA’s plea against Patanjali Ayurved, regarding misleading advertisements, was still pending. The court found no reason to proceed further with the case. Dr. Asokan had criticized the court’s actions in the ongoing legal matter.
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The Indian Medical Association’s Chief, Dr. R V Asokan, publicly apologized for remarks made about the Supreme Court, clarifying that he meant no disrespect. This followed the Court’s comments during a case involving misleading advertisements. The IMA has filed a petition against such ads and emphasizes the priority of promoting ethical practices within the association.
