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  • Mar 20, 2024
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SC SUMMONS RAMDEV, PATANJALI MD OVER ADS

Why in the news?

Supreme Court summons Ramdev and Patanjali MD over alleged violation of advertising assurance regarding product claims.

source:slideserve

About the Violation of Assurance:

  • Supreme Court issues summons to Ramdev and Patanjali MD over alleged violation of assurance regarding advertisements.
  • Court had directed Patanjali not to make misleading ads or casual statements on medicinal efficacy or against any medical system.
  • Indian Medical Association filed a petition regarding Patanjali’s ads, leading to summons issued by the court.
About Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954:

●  Act Purpose: Controls drug ads and bans claims of magical remedies.

●  Coverage: Encompasses written, oral, and visual ads.

●  Definitions: Broadly defines “drug” and “magic remedy.”

●  Prohibitions: Strict against false claims or misleading ads.

●  Applicability: Applies to all involved in ad publication.

●  Punishment: Imprisonment, fines, or both for violations, with severity based on conviction.