Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Law, Health and AYUSH Ministries on a plea seeking recognition of AYUSH doctors as registered medical practitioners. The petition highlights urgent need for clarity amid evolving national healthcare practices.
Today, On 26th March, The Supreme Court has ordered all states and union territories to create a system to handle complaints about misleading advertisements. The court stressed that such ads “can cause great harm to society” and must be strictly regulated. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said the public should have a way to report ads violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954.
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 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.
The Supreme Court directed states and Union Territories to enforce laws against misleading advertisements, threatening contempt proceedings for non-compliance. Highlighting gaps in enforcement, it set deadlines for compliance submissions in 2024 and 2025. The Court dismissed contempt proceedings against the IMA president after an apology. Compliance deadlines were established for specific states.
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.
