Yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Limited’s Balkrishna have complied with the Supreme Court’s order to publish a larger apology in newspapers over their misleading advertisements. The apology, titled “Unconditional Public Apology,” covers almost one-fourth of newspapers. Patanjali had previously issued a smaller apology, but the court had pointed out its inadequacy. The apology covers non-compliance with court orders, holding meetings/press conferences in violation of court orders, and publishing misleading advertisements. Patanjali has committed to abide by the Supreme Court’s directions and uphold the majesty of the court.
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Yoga guru Ramdev has issued a fresh apology in connection with the ongoing misleading advertisements case against him. This apology comes after the Supreme Court criticized Ramdev for his previous apology, calling it ‘not sincere.’ The Supreme Court had also directed the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to initiate appropriate legal action against Ramdev for making false and misleading claims in his advertisements.
Yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd managing director Balkrishna have apologized in newspapers for misleading advertisements. The Supreme Court had warned them against degrading allopathy and ordered them to apologize publicly within a week. The court has posted the matter for hearing on April 30.
The Supreme Court has criticized Patanjali Ayurved for publishing an apology that was significantly smaller than the misleading medical advertisements it ran, raising doubts about the company’s sincerity. The court directed Ramdev and Balkrishna to tender an unqualified apology in additional advertisements.