Delhi High Court Issues Warning to Patanjali Over Misleading Advertisements

The Delhi High Court has intervened in a dispute between Dabur and Patanjali, instructing the latter to stop misleading advertisements that disparage Dabur's Chyawanprash. Dabur's petition claims that Patanjali's assertions about its product are defamatory and misleading. The court has scheduled a hearing for July 14 to further address the matter. This case adds to Patanjali's history of facing legal challenges over its advertising practices, including a previous incident involving a controversial syrup advertisement. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding legal battle.
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Delhi High Court Issues Warning to Patanjali Over Misleading Advertisements

Patanjali Faces Legal Action Over Advertising Claims

The names of Ramdev, Patanjali, and the legal system have become intertwined in a notable case. A recurring theme of advertisements, complaints, and court reprimands has emerged, resembling a loop in a matrix. This time, the focus is on Dabur's Chyawanprash. The Delhi High Court has instructed Patanjali to cease spreading misleading and derogatory advertisements against Dabur's product.


Dabur has alleged that Patanjali's claims regarding 'Patanjali Special Chyawanprash' are defamatory towards both Dabur Chyawanprash and the Chyawanprash category as a whole, suggesting that 'no other manufacturer possesses the knowledge to create Chyawanprash.' According to the petition, this assertion is damaging to other brands as well. It further states that the advertisements contain false and misleading statements regarding Ayurvedic medicine, making disparaging comparisons with Dabur Chyawanprash. Advocates Jawahar Lala and Meghna Kumar represented Dabur in this matter. The petition also claims that the term 'ordinary' was used in reference to all other Chyawanprash products, implying they are inferior. Additionally, it falsely asserts that other manufacturers lack knowledge of Ayurvedic texts and the formulas used to create Chyawanprash.


On July 14, the court will hear the case again. The Delhi High Court has prohibited Patanjali from airing allegedly defamatory advertisements against Dabur Chyawanprash. Justice Mini Pushkarna's bench accepted Dabur's interim plea to halt the advertisements, scheduling the next hearing for July 14.


It is noteworthy that Patanjali has previously faced scrutiny from the High Court regarding its advertisements for a syrup, where Ramdev referred to Rooh Afza as 'syrup jihad.' The company behind Rooh Afza took legal action, leading to a strict order from the Delhi High Court that forced Patanjali to withdraw that advertisement.