Bharat Express

Patanjali

Following the submission of the plea, the Delhi High Court issued notices to Patanjali Ayurved, Baba Ramdev, the Central government, and Patanjali's Divya Pharmacy, which manufactures the product.

The SC on Tuesday dismissed contempt charges against Baba Ramdev and Patanjali's MD, Acharya Balkrishna, over allegedly misleading ads.

A notice has been issued to Indian Medical Association President Ashokan, with a deadline to file a reply by May 14. The court will reconvene on the matter on this date.

In the Patanjali advertising case, the SC has granted Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna an exemption from appearing in the next hearing.

Ramdev expressed an "unqualified and unconditional apology" for his actions, asserting that he has never sought to undermine any form of medicine, including modern medical practices. Both Ramdev and Balkrishna tendered a similar apology before the Supreme Court.

Signed by Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Acharya Balkrishna, and Swami Ramdev, the apology pledged adherence to the court's directives with sincerity and respect for the law.

The bench noted receiving an application seeking a ₹1000 crore fine against the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for its case against Patanjali.

The contempt case stemmed from a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) regarding a smear campaign against the Covid-19 vaccination drive and modern medicine.

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev tendered an apology to the SC for his failure to adhere to its directives regarding misleading ads.

On Tuesday, March 19, the Supreme Court summoned Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna and Yoga Guru Ramdev...