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Patanjali Ayurved Limited co-founders Yoga guru Ramdev and Balkrishna issued a new public apology in newspapers on Wednesday, April 24, a day after the Supreme Court, while hearing a contempt case, questioned them on the size and visibility of an apology issued by the company for previous misleading advertisements.

Patanjali Ayurved, in a Supreme Court hearing regarding misleading advertisements, stated that it had issued apologies in 67 newspapers. They emphasized their utmost respect for the court and assured that such mistakes would not recur.
 

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In response to previous orders and observations by the apex court, Ramdev and Balkrishna have submitted separate affidavits tendering an unconditional apology for the breach of statements recorded in the court's November 21, 2023 order.

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This development comes after Ramdev and Balkrishna tendered an "unconditional apology" before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, regarding advertisements released by Patanjali Ayurved that made extravagant claims about the medicinal properties of its products.

The apology comes after the Supreme Court had previously reprimanded Ramdev and Balkrishna for filing an incomplete apology, describing it as "mere lip service." The apex court is set to resume the hearing on the matter tomorrow, with both parties required to be present.

The court highlighted the violations by both Ramdev and Balakrishna under Sections 3 and 4 of the Drugs and Remedies Act, regarding misleading advertisements for medicines.

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The affidavit highlighted a commitment to rectify past transgressions, assuring that similar misleading advertisements will not be disseminated in the future. However, in a clarificatory note, the affidavit delineates the underlying intent as one aimed at advocating for healthier lifestyles through the consumption of Patanjali Ayurved's products.

Accusing the DMK-led government of lacking substantive action and merely taking undue credit, PM Modi condemned the inclusion of the 'Chinese sticker' in the advertisement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the new ISRO facility in Tamil Nadu, seized the opportunity to highlight the error. Accusing the DMK-led government of lacking substantive action and merely taking undue credit, PM Modi condemned the inclusion of the 'Chinese sticker' in the advertisement.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu is receiving flak for showcasing the Chinese flag over a rocket in its media publicity campaign about the announcement of ISRO’s second launch pad in Kulasekarapatinam.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Patanjali Ayurved over the 'misleading' advertisements and imposed a complete ban on the company from publishing any product advertisements related to diseases or other medical conditions.

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