Supreme Court Takes Strict Action on Misleading Medical Advertisements, Directs States to Ensure Compliance

NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, The Supreme Court of India strongly addressed the issue of misleading advertisements in the medical field, particularly those targeting allopathic medicine. The Court is hearing a plea filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against such deceptive ads and has stressed the importance of following Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.