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

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10 April 2024 10:19 AM IST

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

    The Supreme Court will hear today the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved over misleading medical ads.Patanjali MD Acharya Balkrishna and Baba Ramdev are directed to be personally present before the Court. They have expressed "unconditional and unqualified" apology to SC.A bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah will hear the...

    The Supreme Court will hear today the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved over misleading medical ads.

    Patanjali MD Acharya Balkrishna and Baba Ramdev are directed to be personally present before the Court. They have expressed "unconditional and unqualified" apology to SC.

    A bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah will hear the matter.

    Live Updates

    • 10 April 2024 12:09 PM IST

      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

    • 10 April 2024 12:06 PM IST

      SG Mehta: Let this be decided first

      Bench asks SG Mehta to read a letter involving Divya Pharmacy

    • 10 April 2024 12:03 PM IST

      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

    • 10 April 2024 12:02 PM IST

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

    • 10 April 2024 12:02 PM IST

      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

    • 10 April 2024 12:02 PM IST

      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

    • 10 April 2024 11:59 AM IST

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

    • 10 April 2024 11:59 AM IST

      Baba Ramdev's affidavit being read

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

    • 10 April 2024 11:59 AM IST

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

      Kohli, J: Keep this issue aside

    • 10 April 2024 11:56 AM IST

      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

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