Patanjali Ayurved informed the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (July 9) that it has ceased selling 14 products following the suspension of its manufacturing license by a state authority in Uttarakhand in April.

Patanjali Ayurved informed the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (July 9) that it has ceased selling 14 products following the suspension of its manufacturing license by a state authority in Uttarakhand in April. A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta was informed by the company founded by yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his aide Acharya Balkrishna, that 5,606 franchise outlets had been requested to remove the items in question. The company was given a two-week deadline by the court to provide an affidavit attesting to the removal of advertisements for its banned medicines that have been removed from media platforms. It highlighted that its prior ruling requiring advertisers to file self-declaration forms about the content of their commercials should not have a negative impact on the sector. Watch | Kashmir Tigers claim responsibility for attacks in J&K × In May, the apex court directed broadcasters to submit their self-declarations through the Information and Broadcasting Ministry's Broadcast Seva portal. It also directed the central government to establish a new portal for submitting self-declaration forms for advertisements in print media. The television, radio, and internet associations subsequently filed motions to intervene in the proceedings, claiming that the top court's orders would have an impact on the advertising industry. The Supreme Court ordered the Centre on Tuesday to meet with stakeholders and top I&B Ministry officials to discuss objections raised by the advertising industry. It also suggested that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs should be included as a party in the case. Also read: Encounter begins in J&K’s Doda district as security forces trap group of terrorists "We are also of the opinion that the industry (advertisement industry) should not suffer in any manner. The focus of this court has already been highlighted in previous orders and needs no repetition. The Ministry is directed to continue the churning of ideas and have further meetings in this direction and file an affidavit making its recommendations," said the bench. The court noted that the petition's scope has broadened beyond misleading advertisements due to the involvement of multiple parties. Consequently, it appointed lawyer Shadan Farasat as an amicus curiae (friend of the court) to assist with the case. (With inputs from agencies)

Patanjali halts sale of 14 products across 5,606 franchise outlets after license suspension

India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday (Mar 19) ordered Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev and his close aide Acharya Balkrishna to personally appear before the court in a case over misleading advertisements for Patanjali Ayurved. A bench of justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah issued the order following the failure of the company and the duo to file replies to the court’s earlier notices that asked why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them.

Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna are co-owners of Patanjali. Balkrishna also serves as the CEO of the company.

Earlier on February 27, the apex court had slapped an interim ban on ads of Patanjali Ayurved's medicines. The court observed the company can’t make claims that their medicines would treat ailments specified in the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act.

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"Why haven't you filed your response yet? We will ask the managing director to appear in the court during the next hearing," the court asked on Tuesday. It also stated that the pair was prima facie in violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the Drugs and Remedies Act, which deal with misleading ads of medicines.

<h2>Case brought by Indian Medical Association (IMA)</h2>

The bench was hearing the case filed by the Indian Medical Association against an alleged smear campaign by Baba Ramdev against COVID-19 vaccines and modern medicine (allopathy).

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During the previous hearing, the court had also pulled up the union government for “sitting with its eyes closed” over the matter.

“You (Union government) wait for two years when the Act says this is prohibited. The government is sitting with its eyes closed,” the court said.

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday (Mar 19) ordered Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev and his close aide Acharya Balkrishna to personally appear before the court in a case over misleading advertisements for Patanjali Ayurved.

India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday (Mar 19) ordered Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev and his close aide Acharya Balkrishna to personally appear before the court in a case over misleading advertisements for Patanjali Ayurved. A bench of justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah issued the order following the failure of the company and the duo to file replies to the court’s earlier notices that asked why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them. Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna are co-owners of Patanjali. Balkrishna also serves as the CEO of the company. Earlier on February 27, the apex court had slapped an interim ban on ads of Patanjali Ayurved's medicines. The court observed the company can’t make claims that their medicines would treat ailments specified in the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act. Also read: India’s top court slaps ban on Patanjali medicine ads for misleading claims "Why haven't you filed your response yet? We will ask the managing director to appear in the court during the next hearing," the court asked on Tuesday. It also stated that the pair was prima facie in violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the Drugs and Remedies Act, which deal with misleading ads of medicines. Case brought by Indian Medical Association (IMA) The bench was hearing the case filed by the Indian Medical Association against an alleged smear campaign by Baba Ramdev against COVID-19 vaccines and modern medicine (allopathy). Watch: Gravitas: Patanjali snubbed by Supreme Court for false advertising × During the previous hearing, the court had also pulled up the union government for “sitting with its eyes closed” over the matter. “You (Union government) wait for two years when the Act says this is prohibited. The government is sitting with its eyes closed,” the court said. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s Supreme Court orders yoga guru Ramdev to appear in court in misleading ads case

Patanjali Ayurved Limited will shift its planned mega food park from Uttar Pradesh after the state government denied permission for it.

Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth took to his Twitter handle and informed that they have to shift the food park due to state government's disappointing attitude.

He further said their initiative to improve the lives of farmers in the region would not be achieved after this decision.

According to reports, around 455 acres of land was allocated for the Patanjali Food and Herbal Park in Greater Noida.

The project was worth around Rs 2,000 crore.

It was the largest project set up by Patanjali after the one in Haridwar, which is spread over 150 acres.

In 2016, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav had laid the foundation of this park.

According to reports, around 455 acres of land was allocated for the Patanjali Food and Herbal Park in Greater Noida

Patanjali Ayurved Limited will shift its planned mega food park from Uttar Pradesh after the state government denied permission for it. Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth took to his Twitter handle and informed that they have to shift the food park due to state government's disappointing attitude. He further said their initiative to improve the lives of farmers in the region would not be achieved after this decision. According to reports, around 455 acres of land was allocated for the Patanjali Food and Herbal Park in Greater Noida. The project was worth around Rs 2,000 crore. It was the largest project set up by Patanjali after the one in Haridwar, which is spread over 150 acres. In 2016, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav had laid the foundation of this park.

Patanjali to shift mega food park from UP after denied permission

In conjuncture with Patanjali Ayurved&#39;s &#39;Swadeshi&#39; moto, Baba Ramdev has now decided to venture into infrastructure sector, which currently still depends largely on China, reports said on Tuesday.&nbsp;

After capturing the FMCG sector, Ramdev has decided to expand into solar power machine manufacturing after investing a massive Rs. 100 crore.

Patanjali has decided to set up the factory in Greater Noida and had plans to get it up and running in the next couple of months, media reports said.

Acharya Balkrishna, managing director of Patanjali Ayurved said that this idea will benefit every household in India as it aims to provide power supply through solar energy, which is still in its nascent stage in India.&nbsp;

It plans to manufacture solar panels in India at a considerable price so as to avoid a price war with the Chinese solar panels, media reports said.&nbsp;

The government has conveyed its full support to the firm and has decided to provide&nbsp;175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, and is also looking for ways to add capacity through floating solar, solar manufacturing and offshore wind projects. India currently had a mere amount of 60 GW of renewable energy.&nbsp;

As per the report, Patanjali had acquired Advanced Navigation and Solar Technologies Private Limited, a manufacturer of navigation aid equipment, earlier this year. As of now, the facility has a manufacturing capacity of 120 megawatts.&nbsp;

With the average capacity of a solar panel currently at just 16-22%, sub-standard quality will bring about a change in generation.

India plans to award 100GW of solar and wind contracts by March 2020, consisting of plans to call bids for building 20GW solar power capacity, the world&rsquo;s largest solar tender, at once - to boost domestic manufacturing of solar power equipment.

After capturing the FMCG sector, Ramdev has decided to expand into solar power machine manufacturing after investing a massive Rs. 100 crore

In conjuncture with Patanjali Ayurved's 'Swadeshi' moto, Baba Ramdev has now decided to venture into infrastructure sector, which currently still depends largely on China, reports said on Tuesday. After capturing the FMCG sector, Ramdev has decided to expand into solar power machine manufacturing after investing a massive Rs. 100 crore. Patanjali has decided to set up the factory in Greater Noida and had plans to get it up and running in the next couple of months, media reports said. Acharya Balkrishna, managing director of Patanjali Ayurved said that this idea will benefit every household in India as it aims to provide power supply through solar energy, which is still in its nascent stage in India. It plans to manufacture solar panels in India at a considerable price so as to avoid a price war with the Chinese solar panels, media reports said. The government has conveyed its full support to the firm and has decided to provide 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, and is also looking for ways to add capacity through floating solar, solar manufacturing and offshore wind projects. India currently had a mere amount of 60 GW of renewable energy. As per the report, Patanjali had acquired Advanced Navigation and Solar Technologies Private Limited, a manufacturer of navigation aid equipment, earlier this year. As of now, the facility has a manufacturing capacity of 120 megawatts. With the average capacity of a solar panel currently at just 16-22%, sub-standard quality will bring about a change in generation. India plans to award 100GW of solar and wind contracts by March 2020, consisting of plans to call bids for building 20GW solar power capacity, the world’s largest solar tender, at once - to boost domestic manufacturing of solar power equipment.

Patanjali Ayurved ventures into infrastructure sector