Delhi High Court Issues Stern Warning to Patanjali Over Misleading Advertisements

The Delhi High Court has strongly rebuked Patanjali Ayurved, a company co-founded by Baba Ramdev, for its advertising practices. The court expressed its displeasure with the company for making misleading claims in its advertisements that disparaged the products of other competing companies.During the hearing, the court made it clear that while Patanjali is free to promote its own products and highlight their qualities, it cannot engage in campaigns that belittle or demean the products of its rivals. The court cautioned Patanjali's counsel to advise the company to cease such practices immediately.The High Court's stance came as a firm warning, indicating that the judiciary will not tolerate advertisements that mislead consumers or unfairly target competitors. The court has put Patanjali on notice, suggesting that any future instances of such advertising behavior will be met with stricter action. This judicial scrutiny emphasizes the importance of ethical advertising and truthful claims in the competitive consumer market.