The Supreme Court of India (SC) has reserved its order on a contempt plea against Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, and others in the Patanjali misleading advertisements case.
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The Supreme Court has directed the counsel for Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna to submit the original pages from each newspaper in which the public apology was published. However, both individuals have been exempted from personal appearances at the next hearing.
Patanjali Ayurved, along with its co-founders, has apologized in 67 newspapers for publishing “misleading” advertisements. The Supreme Court, which had previously expressed concerns, sought details about the size and cost of the apology. The court has directed Patanjali to submit copies of the advertisements for further review. The case has been adjourned for further proceedings on April 30.
The Supreme Court has taken a stern stance against Patanjali, slamming its founders Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna for their misleading advertisements. Despite Ramdev’s previous apologies, the court deemed them insufficient and rebuked both the state of Uttarakhand and the central government for their inaction. The court also criticized Patanjali’s printed apologies in 67 publications, deeming them too small and ineffective. Additionally, the court raised concerns about other FMCGs running misleading ads that target babies, children, and the elderly.