Though the Uttarakhand State Licencing Authority stated that they have initiated action against Patanjali Ayurved and Divya Pharmacy for publishing misleading medical advertisements, the Supreme Court.
Dr. R V Asokan, president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), criticized Baba Ramdev for claiming he could cure COVID-19 and disparaging modern medicine as "stupid and bankrupt." Asokan stated that Ramdev s statements led people to believe him due to his high profile, which was unfortunate. The IMA s comments come ahead of a Supreme Court hearing regarding Ramdev s misleading advertisements. Asokan expressed disappointment with the court s criticism of the IMA and private doctors, saying it demoralized them.
Patanjali Misleading Ads Case: After Patanjali Ayurved apologized for defying Supreme Court orders, the court scrutinized misleading advertisements by various organizations, emphasizing the protection of citizens interests. Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna were directed to issue additional apologies within two days. The court also questioned the Indian Medical Association s endorsement of expensive medicines, emphasizing the rule of law.