1. Supreme Court criticizes Baba Ramdev for Patanjali Ayurved’s misleading ads.
2. Ramdev apologizes, acknowledging past errors and vowing caution.
3. The next hearing is scheduled for April 23.
New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court rebukes Baba Ramdev, emphasizing his culpability in the contempt case regarding Patanjali Ayurved’s misleading advertisements.
Ramdev offers an unconditional apology during the hearing, acknowledging past mistakes and promising caution in the future.
Despite the apology, the bench asserts that the law applies equally to all and expresses skepticism about the sincerity of the apology.
Justices Kohli and Amanullah question the genuineness of the apology, highlighting the repeated violations and irresponsible behavior of Patanjali Ayurved.
The Supreme Court previously dismissed an unconditional apology from Ramdev and Balkrishna, labeling their actions as “wilful, deliberate, and repeated violations” of court orders.
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The Indian Medical Association’s petition against Patanjali Ayurved prompts harsh criticism from the court, questioning the seriousness of contempt proceedings.
The Uttarakhand government faces censure for licensing Patanjali products, with the court questioning the authority’s decision and objecting to the term ‘bonafide’ used for officials.
The court sets the next date for hearing on April 23, indicating continued scrutiny of Patanjali Ayurved’s conduct and the government’s regulatory actions
