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The Bombay High Court criticized Satara police for instructing a college to probe a professor for not using a specific title for historical figure Shivaji. The court emphasized the police exceeded their authority and questioned their understanding of free speech. The police unconditionally withdrew the directive following the court intervention.
Today (30th April): The Supreme Court rebuked the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction in a case involving misleading advertisements by Patanjali Ayurveda. The court criticized Patanjali for non-compliance with its orders but appreciated the improvement in their actions after issuing a public apology. The court highlighted the need for caution and responsible advertising practices.
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Following a Supreme Court reprimand, Patanjali co-founders Ramdev and Balkrishna issued a new, more prominent public apology in newspapers, acknowledging their non-compliance with court directions and vowing to rectify their mistakes. The apology addresses misleading advertisements and emphasizes their commitment to abide by the court’s instructions. The court scheduled a hearing on April 30 to review the matter.
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Ramdev-Patanjali Ayurved, Today (April 23rd) during a hearing in the Supreme Court over the misleading ads, said it had published an apology in 67 newspapers, asserting it had the utmost respect for the court and their mistakes would not be repeated. Court asked if the size of the apology put out in newspapers by Patanjali was similar to full-page advertisements for its products.
The Delhi High Court has instructed Tarun Tejpal and Aniruddha Bahal to issue an unconditional apology in a national English newspaper for defaming former Major General MS Ahluwalia. This follows a 2001 report by Tehelka, which led to a defamation lawsuit. The court emphasized the impact of defamation on an individual’s reputation and highlighted journalistic responsibility.