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

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16 April 2024 10:34 AM IST

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

    The Supreme Court will hear today the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved, its MD Acharya Balkrishna & Baba Ramdev for publishing misleading medical advertisements.On the previous hearing date, the Court had rejected the second apology tendered by Patanjali. The Court also noted that Balkrishna and Ramdev had sworn an affidavit with non-existing flight tickets to evade...

    The Supreme Court will hear today the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved, its MD Acharya Balkrishna & Baba Ramdev for publishing misleading medical advertisements.

    On the previous hearing date, the Court had rejected the second apology tendered by Patanjali. The Court also noted that Balkrishna and Ramdev had sworn an affidavit with non-existing flight tickets to evade personal appearance.

    They are directed to be personally present today as well.

    A bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah will hear the matter. The petition against Patanjali has been filed by the Indian Medical Association.

    Follow this page for live updates.


    Live Updates

    • 16 April 2024 11:39 AM IST

      The Bench has resumed its hearing. Keep following this thread⬇️

    • 16 April 2024 11:32 AM IST

      The bench has risen for a few minutes due to some problem with the audio.

    • 16 April 2024 11:31 AM IST

      Justice Kohli is interacting with Baba Ramdev in Hindi.

    • 16 April 2024 11:30 AM IST

      J Kohli: Let us hear what they have to say.

      Court asked them to come forward.

    • 16 April 2024 11:29 AM IST

      J Amanullah: We commented on the language of the affidavit.

      Rohatgi: It is as counsel that I wish to do this, if it is our position then our request is take it after three days.

      J Kohli: We did a favour to the officers of the SLA...it has ramifications...We think we should do the same with you.

    • 16 April 2024 11:28 AM IST

      J Kohli: Anything additional filed?

      Rohatgi: No. I am ready to give a public apology to show contrition. We claim that we have an alternative system of medicine. 

    • 16 April 2024 11:28 AM IST

      The matter is taken up.

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