Patanjali case: SC expresses displeasure over misleading advertisements continuing after product licences suspended

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took a stern stance while hearing the contempt case against Patanjali, stressing the need for immediate action to address misleading advertisements continuing despite the suspension of product licences.A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah expressed dissatisfaction over the persistence of Patanjali's misleading advertisements on various platforms, including the internet and television channels, as it pointed out Uttarakhand's earlier actions, including the suspension of manufacturing licences for 14 products and the filing of a criminal complaint against Patanjali, itsManaging Director Acharya Balkrishna, and co-founder Baba Ramdev under relevant legislation. Despite these measures, the court questioned senior advocate Balbir Singh, representing Patanjali, about the continued presence of misleading ads, particularly on social media platforms. He assured the bench that Patanjali was aware of the issue and committed to addressing it comprehensively by the next hearing.