The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticized the government for not taking action on the false advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved, owned by Yoga Guru Ramdev and MD Acharya Balakrishna. The decision has come in response to a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association.This decision was made in reaction to the deceptive advertising. According to the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act of 1954, the court has not permitted Patanjali Ayurved to advertise its products in relation to any of the diseases or conditions listed. “You had the courage and guts to come up with this advertisement after the order of this Court! And then you come up with this advertisement. Permanent relief, what do you mean by permanent relief Is it a cure...we are going to pass a very, very strict order. You are tempting the Court,” Justice Amanullah strongly rebuked Patanjali for yet another advertisement, according to the sources.The court has also cautioned Patanjali for any adverse statement to any system of medicine. The matter will now be taken up after two weeks.
