Patanjali Ayurved
and its Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna has submitted an official apology
to the Supreme Court regarding its misleading advertisements targeting
evidence-based medicine.
In an affidavit
submitted to the Supreme Court, Balkrishna assured that such advertisements
would not be released in the future. He emphasised that the company's sole
intention is to encourage citizens to adopt a healthier lifestyle by using
products from Patanjali Ayurved.
The affadavit
further claimed that Patanajali Ayurved products were backed by scientific
research that were not available during the enactment of the Drugs and
Cosmetics Act of 1940. Moreover, he stated that Patanjali Ayurved products and
Ayurveda itself were backed by knowledge in ancient literature.
Balkrishna
affirmed that Patanjali would refrain from repeating misleading ads and that
the firm's intention was solely aimed at promoting Ayurveda.
Patanjali, in its
affidavit, expressed utmost respect for the rule of law and committed to
abiding by it. The company stated that its media division was unaware of any
court proceedings prohibiting such advertisements.