Patanjali Publishes “Stamp-Size” Apology In Newspapers; Social Media Criticises
Following the Supreme Court’s order to Patanjali to publicly apologise for publishing misleading advertisements, the multinational conglomerate printed an apology in several leading newspapers. However, social media has been quick to criticise it for its “stamp-size” apology.
Printed in a corner of a page in a small box, the apology reads, “Patanjali Ayurveda fully respects the dignity of the Honourable Supreme Court. We sincerely apologise for the mistake made by our lawyer in publishing the advertisement and holding the press conference even after making the statement before the Supreme Court, and we have a commitment that this mistake will not be repeated. We assure you again that we will remain fully committed to maintaining the dignity of the Constitution and the Honourable Supreme Court.”
This is the stamp-size apology published by Patanajali in several leading publication. One would barely notice. SC should act on it and make them publish a full page apology. pic.twitter.com/iXQGr42Wlk
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) April 22, 2024
With the “stamp-size apology” published in many newspapers, criticism has poured in, with many urging the top court to take action against the firm and order a full-page apology instead. An X (formerly known as Twitter) user highlighted that the apology did not come from the contemnors: Ramdev and Balakrishna.
This is no apology rather it”s again contemptuous. One it”s not from Ramdev & Bal Kishan they”re contemnors. Two it”s unnoticeable l. Three why the counsel Ramdev & Bal Kishan themselves submitted before the Court. It”s totally misleading and and hoodwinks the court.
— Sanjeev Bhardwaj (@SanjivKBhardwa1) April 22, 2024
The Court had given a week’s time to co-founders Baba Ramdev and Managing Director Acharya Balakrishna to publish a public apology. The bench, comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, presided over the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. The Court has previously rejected two apology affidavits from the Patanjali MD for being unqualified.
