A Kerala court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna, co-founders of Patanjali Ayurved, due to their failure to appear in a criminal case. The case, brought forward by the Kerala Drugs Inspector, involves serious allegations of misleading medical advertisements by Divya Pharmacy, an affiliated company of Patanjali Ayurved.
The court had initially issued bailable warrants for Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna to appear on February 1. However, their non-compliance with the court order led to the issuance of non-bailable warrants to ensure their presence at the next hearing on February 15. The advertisements in question allegedly claimed that certain Patanjali products could cure high blood pressure and diabetes, which is a violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
This legal action is part of a larger series of ongoing cases against Patanjali Ayurved in various courts across Kerala and Uttarakhand. The company, known for its range of Ayurvedic products, has faced scrutiny over the accuracy and legality of its product claims.
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the regulation of medical advertisements in India and the credibility of Patanjali Ayurved. As the court proceedings continue, there will be heightened public and media attention on the actions and responses of Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
Legal Trouble for Renowned Baba: Kerala Court Steps In
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