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On February 27, the top court issued notices to Patanjali Ayurved and managing director Balkrishna asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them.
The apex court is hearing a plea filed by the IMA alleging a smear campaign against the COVID-19 vaccination drive and modern systems of medicine.
A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah noted that the counsel appearing for the firm has sought time to file an affidavit indicating the steps being taken to recall the advertisements of those products of Patanjali whose licences have been suspended.
Incorporated in 1986, Patanjali Foods Ltd, formerly known as Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd, is a leading FMCG player.
The decision follows the Supreme Court's criticism of the State Authority's failure to address Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy's unlawful advertising practices.
When you issue an apology, it does not mean that we have to see it by a microscope: Justice Kohli.
Apex court asks yoga guru to implead complainants in his plea for a stay of criminal probes.
They should feel they have a connect with the court,, says the court.
The court also came down hard on the State Licensing Authority for its inaction on the issue and said it is not going to take it lightly.
Wonder why the Centre chose to keep its eyes shut, says apex court bench.
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