Contempt Case Against Patanjali, Baba Ramdev : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Kohli, J: Is Regulation above the Act? You think you had protective umbrella in form of High Court order?

Amanullah, J: There are 2 Acts. Stay was with respect to one. This is just the tip. I have got 20 flags. If you aren't able to reply, see the order

SG Mehta: Let this be decided first

Bench asks SG Mehta to read a letter involving Divya Pharmacy

Kohli, J: Now a message must go to society. Look at the reply of State. We are making it a part of your conduct. What kind of medications have you been coming out with

#SupremeCourt rejects the second affidavit of apology submitted by Patanjali, SC warns them that be ready to face action in the contempt case.

Kohli, J: Why should we not treat your apology with same disdain as shown to court undertaking? We are not convinced. Now going to turn down this apology

Rohatgi: Please list after 10 days, if there is anything else I can do

Kohli, J: Apology is on paper. Their back is against the wall. We decline to accept this, we consider it a deliberate violation of undertaking. Be ready for something next to rejection of affidavit

Amanullah, J: We are not blinded

Rohatgi: People make mistakes

Bench: Then they suffer. We don't want to be so generous in this case

Rohatgi (continues reading): Statement shall be complied in letter and spirit. Issue of travel agent dealt with in para 6

Baba Ramdev's affidavit being read

Rohatgi: I tender unconditional and unqualified apology in regard to issue of advertisement

Amanullah, J: Perjury is committed. You've given your explanation, we will consider

Kohli, J: Keep this issue aside

Rohatgi (reading affidavit): I did not have intention to violate the order

Kohli, J: In contempt matter, when you seek exemption saying I have a ticket to travel abroad, then you are saying I don't have it? You're taking the process very lightly

Rohatgi: Ticket was in annexure. It happened to come the next day