Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved Ltd told the Supreme Court that they have ceased selling 14 products, following the suspension of their manufacturing licenses by the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority in April.
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd informed Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta that they have instructed 5,606 franchise stores to stop selling these products.They also said that they have asked media platforms to stop showing ads for these 14 products. Patanjali was also told to submit a written statement within two weeks, confirming if social media platforms have removed ads for these 14 products and if the advertisements have been withdrawn.
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These 14 Product's Sales have been stopped by Patanjali:
1.Swasari Gold
2.Swasari Vati
3.Bronchom
4.Swasari Pravahi
5.Swasari Avaleh
6.MuktaVati Extra Power
7.Lipidom
8.Bp Grit
9.Madhugrit
10.MadhunashiniVati Extra Power
11.Patanjali Drishti Eye Drop
12.Eyegrit Gold
13.Livogrit
14.Livamrit Advance
The Patanjali-IMA case:
The Supreme Court is now considering a plea from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) that claims Patanjali is running a negative campaign against the Covid vaccination effort and modern medical practices. It also stated that Patanjali should not sell products if their licences are suspended. Justice Amanullah emphasized that once a licence is suspended, the products should immediately be withdrawn from sale without delay or notice.
The Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority informed the Supreme Court that it has immediately suspended the manufacturing licences for 14 products of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and Divya Pharmacy.
“We want to point out to you, that your misleading ads about your products that have now been prohibited...are still available on various channels on the internet – what are you doing to bring them down?" Supreme Court had asked.
The bench posted the matter for further hearing on July 30.