Contempt Case Against Patanjali, Baba Ramdev : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Kohli, J: They say purpose of advertisement was to keep people connected with Ayurvedic medicines, as if they are the first ones in the world to come up with Ayurvedic medicines

#BREAKING #SupremeCourt raps the Uttarakhand State authorities for not taking action against #Patanjali for its misleading medical advertisements.

"We will rip you apart," the Court tells the State.

Kohli, J: Indian public is as cognizant about alternate medication as it is about the treatment through allopathy

Dhruv Mehta: We did not accept

Kohli, J: Show us your reply in response to that. You did nothing except pushing the file around

Kohli, J: This is coming from Divya to State Authority..."content of advertisement is suggestive in nature". In the teeth of the Act. They thump under your nose, you accept this? There are companies older than them dealing in Ayurveda medicines

Kohli, J (to State Licensing Authority): Why should we not think you are in cahoots with alleged contemnors? You are keeping your eyes shut deliberately

Kohli, J: Your officers have done nothing

Amanullah, J: We have strong objection to use of word 'bonafide' for officers. We are not going to take lightly. We will rip you apart

Amanullah, J: Why should all officers not be placed under suspension right here?

Kohli, J: What is the job of a Drug Officer and Licensing Officer?

SG Mehta: 20 flags...today is the last day. Let it be on a non-miscellaneous day

Amanullah, J (to Sr Adv Dhruv Mehta): We are not going to let you free. All complaints were forwarded to you. Take note, we want reply on everything. Union says it's not my domain. It goes back and forth

Kohli, J: Mr Mehta (for State Licensing Authority), when they violated statement made to you, what did you do? Sit and wiggle your thumbs? You waited for us to prod you?