Patanjali ad case: SC revokes U’khand licensing authority
The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction in the misleading advertising case involving Patanjali Ayurved Limited.
A bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah expressed dissatisfaction over the explanation given by the authority and observed that it appeared that the licensing authority was activated to take action in accordance with the law only after the order of the apex court on April 10.
“Be honest with the court if you want sympathy and compassion,” the court noted.
The top court said its main concern is whether the licensing authority has taken action in accordance with the law in the matter.
The court posted the matter for hearing on May 14.
While hearing the case on April 10, the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction and said it would not treat it lightly as the body appeared to have kept its “eyes deliberately closed”.
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First print: April 30, 2024 | 1:24 PM IST