Supreme Court Demands Action on Misleading Health Product Ads, Orders Transparency in Complaint Handling

Supreme Court Demands Action on Misleading Health Product Ads, Orders Transparency in Complaint Handling

Jul 31, 2024

The Supreme Court has criticized the Centre, states, and Union territories for not using legal mechanisms against manufacturers of drugs, cosmetics, and health products indulging in misleading advertisements. Justice Hima Kohli noted significant gaps in the implementation of three health sector laws: Drugs

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Supreme Court Takes Firm Stand Regarding Misleading Health Claims, Continues proceeding against Patanjali

Supreme Court Takes Firm Stand Regarding Misleading Health Claims, Continues proceeding against Patanjali

Apr 11, 2024

The Supreme Court has refused to accept a second round of apologies from self-styled yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, and its managing director Acharya Balkrishna in a contempt case, citing concerns about Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies playing with the

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Supreme Court Rebukes Government and Patanjali Over False COVID-19 Cure Claims

Supreme Court Rebukes Government and Patanjali Over False COVID-19 Cure Claims

Apr 3, 2024

The Indian Supreme Court has criticised the government for not taking legal action against Patanjali Ayurved, a company that continues to make false claims in advertisements that its product can cure COVID-19. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah questioned the Centre’s lack of

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