Baba Ramdev

22Apr

Business

Patanjali Publishes “Stamp-Size” Apology In Newspapers; Social Media Reacts

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 ...

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16Apr

Business

“You’re Not So Innocent”: Supreme Court Asks Baba Ramdev To Issue Public Apology In Patanjali Ads Case

The Supreme Court stated that it will not let Patanjali “off the hook” at this stage, giving a week’s time to co-founders Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna to publicly apologize for publishing misleading advertisements that claimed to treat certain diseases and criticize allopathy. Baba Ramdev,...

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13Apr

Health

A One Man Pursuit: Meet The Kerala Doctor Who Challenged Patanjali’s Misleading Ads

An ophthalmologist by profession, Dr. Babu KV, realised the dangers of following misleading ads and the heavy cost to public health after a friend’s mother suffering from glaucoma nearly turned blind after switching to ayurvedic medicines. In February 2022, he filed a complaint with the Ayush Minist...

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11Apr

India

Patanjali Ads Case: Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over FMCG Firms Misleading Consumers

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies deceiving consumers and compromising public health through misleading advertisements. The court's remarks came during a hearing where it refused to accept an apology affidavit submitted by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd...

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2Apr

Business

Misleading Ads: Baba Ramdev Tenders Unconditional Apology To Supreme Court

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday sought an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court for violating the court's order for misleading advertisements of Patanjali's medicinal products. Earlier in November, the Supreme Court asked the Patanjali Ayurved to stop creating misleading advertisements against...

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27Feb

India

“Sitting With Eyes Closed”: Supreme Court Rebukes Centre In Patanjali Case

The Supreme Court heavily criticised the central government's failure to address the false advertisement case involving Yoga guru Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali and issued a contempt notice to the company and co-owner Acharya Balkrishana. The Supreme Court stated, “The government is sitting with its...

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21Nov

Business

Supreme Court Issues Stern Warning To Patanjali Over Misleading Advertisements

The Supreme Court asked the Patanjali Ayurved to stop creating misleading advertisements against modern medicines and vaccines. On November 21, the Supreme Court also warned Patanjali, the company co-founded by Baba Ramdev, that a penalty of Rs 1 crore would be levied if the misleading advertisement...

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