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The Supreme Court Today (August 6th) told Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr. RV Asokan that he has to publish apology in all prominent newspapers for his statements criticising the Supreme Court. A Bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta also said that the same should be done by him personally and not on IMA’s behalf and the expenses for the same should be borne out of his own pocket.
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The Supreme Court Today (July 30th) suggested that the AYUSH Ministry should create a centralised dashboard to publicise and track the progress of complaints filed against misleading advertisements on medicinal or allied healthcare products. The Court was hearing a case filed against Patanjali Ayurved and its promoters, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna for publishing misleading ads targeting allopathic medicine.
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The Bombay High Court today imposed a Rs 4.5 crore penalty on Patanjali Ayurved for violating an ad-interim order that prohibited the sale of its camphor products. The decision came in a trademark infringement case where Patanjali was accused of passing off and trademark infringement. Patanjali admitted to the violation and was directed to pay an additional Rs 4 crore.
The Bombay High Court ordered Patanjali to deposit Rs 50 lakh for violating a trademark infringement injunction. The case, initiated by Mangalam Organics, pertains to the sale of camphor products. Patanjali admitted to breaching the order and vowed to comply. The next hearing is scheduled for July 19.
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The Supreme Court Today (July 9th) said that its earlier order containing directions for self-declaration to be submitted by the advertisement industry should not adversely suffer on account of its directions. The Court requested the Centre to convene a meeting with stakeholders and senior officials of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to resolve issues and difficulties faced by advertisers.
Patanjali vs IMA
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.
An official from Patanjali and two others sentenced to six months in jail after their Soan Papdi product failed a quality test. The District Food Safety Officer collected samples following concerns, leading to legal action. The court imposed fines on the individuals and the company. This incident highlights food safety and regulatory compliance issues in the industry.
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Today (14th May): The Supreme Court of India reserved its verdict in the contempt of court case against Patanjali Ayurved and its owners, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, over misleading advertisements. The court dispensed with their personal appearance pending the submission of an affidavit detailing the steps taken to remove the misleading ads and recall suspended products. The case has drawn attention to larger issues, including unethical practices in modern medicine and the liability of celebrities endorsing misleading advertisements.
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Today(7th May): The Supreme Court ruled that celebrities and influencers are equally responsible for endorsing misleading advertisements. They emphasized the need for transparency in paid endorsements and stated that endorsers, advertisers, and advertising agencies share equal responsibility. The Court issued directions to promote accountability, including the submission of self-declaration forms by advertisers and TV broadcasters.