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. |