Today, On 30th August, Baba Ramdev and Patanjali face legal challenges over Divya Dant Manjan tooth powder labeled as vegetarian, but allegedly containing non-vegetarian cuttlefish. The Delhi High Court issued notices, and the next hearing is on November 28. This adds to previous legal issues, including deceptive advertising and safety concerns. Patanjali has faced multiple legal challenges over the years.
Today(on 22nd July), Supreme Court Judge S.V.N. Bhatti shared a personal experience about dining at a Muslim-run vegetarian restaurant in Kerala. His comments were made during a hearing on directives from BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to display owner and staff names.
Today (12th March): The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) dismissed the Indian government’s complaint against Nestlé India regarding the safety of Maggi noodles. The complaint, filed in 2015, alleged impermissible lead levels and unfair trade practices. However, the NCDRC cited a report from CFTRI confirming permissible lead levels, leading to the complaint’s dismissal.
