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

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 ...

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

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,...

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

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...

Supreme Court Issues Stern Warning To Patanjali Over Misleading Advertisements

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...